Indicators Advisory Committee Standing Member

We're looking for 2x GPs, 2x secondary care professionals, and 1xmental health professional to join the Indicators Advisory Committee.

Applicants should be enthusiastic about how quality measures can improve outcomes in health and care. The roles offer the opportunity to work with a diverse and high performing committee that is influential in the development of indicators for supporting quality improvement across the health and care system., Committee members agree to:

set aside enough time to attend committee meetings and use their personal and professional knowledge to inform the development of the indicators and supporting guidance

raise any concerns about process or details in the draft indicators and guidance with the committee, and try to resolve these issues within the committee, with support from the NICE team

contribute positively to the work of the committee and to developing the indicator and supporting guidance

take full account of the evidence in developing indicators

consider the analysis and interpretation of evidence prepared by the NICE team

act in a professional manner, show good manners and be courteous to colleagues and staff at all times (committee members should behave in a polite, efficient and respectful manner and without bias or favour, using the highest standards of conduct expected in public life and service while on NICE duty)

be impartial and honest in conducting their duties for NICE, use public funds entrusted to them to the best advantage of NICE, and avoid deliberately damaging the confidence of the public or stakeholders in NICE

ensure strict adherence to NICE's principles and equality policy

read and adhere to NICE's policies on hospitality, declarations of interests and travel and subsistence.

About us

The position of committee member is unremunerated.

It is NICE policy to ensure members of its advisory committees and other ad hoc advisory groups are reimbursed promptly and appropriately for expenses incurred on NICE business. NICE will pay reasonable out-of-pocket expenses to enable attendance at in person committee meetings. Full details of all committee member reimbursements for attendance at committee meetings and travel and subsistence rates can be found in our non-staff reimbursement policy.

Other expenses:

NICE recognises that in some circumstances individuals will need to arrange for carers or support workers to accompany them to a meeting, or to take over unpaid caring responsibilities while they are at a meeting - this includes childcare or care of a family member with a disability or other additional needs. The circumstances in which NICE can provide reimbursement for such costs are outlined in the non-staff reimbursement policy.

Time commitment:

The position of committee member is unpaid. NICE will pay reasonable out-of-pocket expenses, including train fares and hotel costs when necessary, for attending committee meetings. More information can be found here.

Committee member are expected to attend at least 75% of committee meetings and not to miss more than 2 consecutive meetings.

Please note: NICE will reimburse locum backfill for committee members, chairs and vice chairs that are working in NHS general practice if a locum is needed to allow their attendance on NICE business. The cost of the locum cover will be reimbursed up to a maximum of £1,000 per day (more than 4 hours) or £500 for half a day (up to and including 4 hours)., £1 to £600 a session See applicant info document for non-staff reimbursement details.