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Ministers are seeking to make 3 appointments to the board of National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE).
As a Non-Executive Member, you will:
  • contribute to the development of the Institute’s objectives, ensuring that they are appropriately reflected in its plans, and assist in monitoring progress towards meeting these objectives
  • contribute to the governance of the Institute by ensuring that the Institute’s senior management team is held to account for the performance of the organisation, and help ensure that the Institute meets the highest possible standards in its conduct
  • provide counsel, advice and support to the executive team, playing the role of ‘critical friend’ where necessary.  Draw to the attention of the Chair or the Chief Executive any matters that may adversely affect the Institute’s reputation
  • with other members of the Board, ensure the establishment and maintenance of good working relationships with NICE’s key stakeholders and, when required, act as an ambassador for the Institute to its stakeholders
  • sit alongside 4 independent panel members to hear 1-2 appeals against NICE’s technology appraisal and highly specialised technologies guidance each year
  • when required, act as a member of one or more of the Board’s sub-committees (Audit, Remuneration) and, as required, take part in the appointment of the Chief Executive and other Directors.

Non-Executive Director – National Institute for Health and Care Excellence

Number of vacancies x 3

Time commitment x 2 day(s) per month

Remuneration £7883 per annum

Length of term Ministers will determine the length of the appointment, which will be up to 3 years.

Organisation description

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) is an executive non-departmental public body that works to improve the quality, sustainability and productivity of health and social care. NICE helps practitioners and commissioners get the best care to people fast, while ensuring value for the taxpayer.
To deliver its purpose, NICE produces high quality guidance that is timely, relevant, useable and impactful. Since its establishment in 1999, NICE has developed a reputation as a leader in evidence-based health and social care policy, assessment and decision making for the nation and across the world.
NICE assesses the cost effectiveness of most new medicines through its technology appraisal programme and operates a separate highly specialised technologies programme for the evaluation of a small number of very high-cost drugs for rare diseases. The NHS is legally required to fund drugs recommended by NICE.
In 2023/24, NICE published or updated 188 pieces of high-quality guidance across all of its programmes It also has a significant portfolio of over 300 guidelines across clinical, public health, and social care.
NICE has a key role in supporting Government priorities for the health and care system and is a key partner in the development of the Government’s 10-year plan to radically reform the NHS. It works with the Government and organisations such as NHS England, MHRA and NIHR to support patient access to effective new treatments and ensure the UK remains an attractive place for the life sciences industry.
NICE’s remit across health care, public health and social care means it is well placed to provide a system-wide perspective at the national, regional and local levels, including supporting the Integrated Care Systems. Its work is high-profile and is of significant public, media and Parliamentary interest. Further information on NICE and its portfolio of work can be found here: https://www.nice.org.uk/
NICE’s offices are currently located in Stratford (London) and Manchester, and NICE’s total funding for 2023/24 was £88m. The current whole-time equivalent workforce is 815.
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Board composition

Main office:
2nd Floor, 2 Redman Place
London
E20 1JQ
NICE hold 6 board meetings a year. They are open to the public and held in different locations across the country. Upcoming meetings are scheduled for:
Wednesday 19 March 2025

Regulation of appointment

This post is regulated by the Commissioner for Public Appointments. For more information, please refer to the Commissioner’s website 

Person specification

Essential criteria

  • an ability to contribute effectively on the board of a high-profile, national organisation – supporting its strategic development, and providing scrutiny, support and challenge to the executive team
  • sound judgement, based on an ability to consider complex and often sensitive issues, from an informed and balanced viewpoint
  • a high-level understanding of and a commitment to the role of NICE in supporting quality outcomes for patients and service users across the health and social care system in England
  • expertise in one or more areas of NICE’s work: health economics, health and care, digital health, medical technology, guidance or publishing
Applications are particularly welcomed from those with a background in one or more of the following areas:
  • Health economics
  • Nursing or allied health care professions
  • Commissioning, especially through integrated care systems

How to apply

In order to apply you will need to create an account or sign in on the ‘Apply for a public appointment’ website.

Once you are logged into your account, click on ‘apply for this role’ and follow the on-screen instructions. To apply, all candidates are required to provide:

  • a Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • a supporting statement
  • equality information
  • information relating to any outside interests or reputational issues

Guidance on what to include in your CV/Supporting Statement and tips for applying can be found in the corresponding sections below and on the public appointment website: Publicappointments – GOV.UK.

We will ask you to check and confirm your personal details to ensure your application is accurate.

You will also have the opportunity to make a reasonable adjustment request or apply under the disability confident scheme before you submit your application.

You will also be required to make any declarations related to standards in public life and ensuring public confidence in your supporting statement.  Further information on this can be found in the relevant section below.

If you are unable to create an account and apply online, or if you have any problems submitting your application online, please contact Ben Jones on ben.jones@dhsc.gov.uk.

The Advisory Assessment Panel reserves the right to only consider applications that contain all of the elements listed above, and that arrive before the published deadline for applications.