NICE is recruiting new members to independent advisory committees on the use of health technologies.
3 March 2008
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) is recruiting new members to its independent advisory Appraisal Committee. Members of the Committee are drawn from the NHS, healthcare professionals, patients and carers, and the academic world.The Appraisal Committee formulates recommendations for NICE on the use of drugs and devices in the NHS in England and Wales.
The Institute is looking to recruit a range of committee members. Members of the Committee are drawn from the NHS, healthcare professionals, patients and carers, and the academic world.The Appraisal Committee considers and interprets evidence on the clinical and cost effectiveness of health technologies (pharmaceuticals, medical devices, surgical procedures, diagnostic procedures and health promotion interventions), and formulates recommendations for NICE on their use.Although the Committee seeks the views of organisations representing healthcare professionals, patient and carers, manufacturers and government, its advice is independent of any vested interests. Committee members apply their own experience and judgement to the topics considered by the Committee, rather than acting as a representative of a particular organisation.
NICE are looking to recruit individuals who have the experience and commitment to help the Institute take some of the most difficult decisions in public life, and in doing so to contribute to improving the quality and consistency of care provided by the NHS.Individuals who are interested in joining the Appraisal Committee should log on to the Institute’s website for information and an application pack.Applications should be made by 31 March 2008.
For further information please contact:Kim TurnerProject ManagerNational Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE)MidCity Place71 High HolbornLondon WC1V 6NADirect line: 0207 045 2238Email
