Job summary
Reporting to the Health Technology Assessment Adviser, HTA Analysts will be responsible for the development, publication and quality assurance of guidance. You will provide technical oversight and guidance to the assessment of the clinical and cost effectiveness of medical devices, diagnostic technologies, digital health technologies (including AI) or interventional procedures, contribute to the training and development of new and existing members of staff, and development of high-quality methods and technical practice across the guidance programme.
There are band 8a and band 7 posts available across the MedTech programmes in this recruitment round. It is a joint recruitment round with only one application needed for consideration for all the available roles (all permanent apart from one band 7 fixed term role, maternity leave cover until 8 October 2023). Appointed candidates may work across various NICE MedTech programmes as required. Successful candidates in a band 8a role are expected to work with greater autonomy and have more experience and familiarity of HTA and health technology evaluation than those in a band 7 role. Those in a band 8a role may be required to supervise or line manage one band 6 analyst.
Main duties of the job
To be considered for these roles, we are looking for:
o Doctorate or master's degree (or equivalent) or equivalent relevant HTA experienceQualifications and/or experience should be in subject(s)related to HTA/evidence-based medicine (health economics, medical statistics, clinical trials, public health and health policy, epidemiology, systematic reviewing)o Individuals with knowledge across HTA including principles of evidence-based healthcare, critical appraisal and interpretation and synthesis of health care and public health research evidence.
The post holder should be able to demonstrate the ability to:
o analyse complex clinical and cost-effectiveness evidence, and to develop high-quality technical documentso prioritise own workload and produce high-quality work to meet frequent, non-negotiable deadlineso establish effective working relationships with a range of professionals both internally and externally.
Experience in health economics would be particularly beneficial for these roles.
About us
NICE is going through an exciting period of change and growth. There could not be a better time to join one of the MedTech teams in the Centre for Health Technology Evaluation. We have an important role to play as the MedTech sector in the UK expands, with new technologies coming to market in the digital, AI, and VR spaces, and novel interventional procedures being used in clinical practice. We are piloting earlier assessments to facilitate uptake within the NHS.
We are looking for skilled HTA Analysts to join our Medical Technologies Evaluation Programme and Interventional Procedures Programme, to guide the organisation through this period of dynamic transformation.
Why choose NICE?
- We have an international reputation as a leading organisation in HTA. We are passionate and proud of the work we do and the impact we make on the NHS and beyond. We have an academic culture committed to producing high quality work and take collective responsibility.
- Many colleagues choose to develop their careers at NICE, with opportunities in different HTA areas, leadership/management, and shaping approaches to analysis and evidence generation. Analysts can be involved in the development of new starters.
- We're a great place to work with good benefits, flexible working, and a supportive, friendly and inclusive environment. Health and well-being are a top priority for us because we understand the importance of creating a respectful, supportive, and transparent environment for all our employees.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be considered for this role, you should be able to particularly demonstrate the person specification criteria in the job advert in your application. However, applicants should be able to demonstrate all essential criteria through the entirety of the recruitment process to be considered for the job.
Please see job description attached for full list of responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be considered for this role, you should be able to particularly demonstrate the person specification criteria in the job advert in your application. However, applicants should be able to demonstrate all essential criteria through the entirety of the recruitment process to be considered for the job.
Please see job description attached for full list of responsibilities.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Doctorate or Master's degree (or equivalent) or equivalent relevant HTA experience. The qualifications and/or experience should be in subject or subjects related to HTA/evidence-based medicine (health economics, medical statistics, clinical trials, public health and health policy, epidemiology, systematic reviewing)
Experience
Essential
- Experience in the development of guidelines and health technology assessment
- Experience of critically appraising health literature and using relevant databases such as Medline, Embase and Cochrane and grey literature
- Experience of research design, methodology, conduct and reporting and preparing summaries of research findings
- Experience of health economic evaluation and modelling
Skills/Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge across HTA including principles of evidence-based healthcare, critical appraisal and the interpretation and synthesis of health care and public health research evidence
- Knowledge across HTA including principles of evidence-based healthcare, critical appraisal and the interpretation and synthesis of health care and public health research evidence
- Working knowledge of all the following areas and specialist expertise and training in at least two of the following: Health economics, Medical statistics, Clinical trials, Public health and health policy, Epidemiology or Systematic reviewing
- Medical writing/editing
- Excellent writing skills, including the appropriate use of technical language: this is required because it is essential for the post holder to be able to prepare technical overviews of evidence which are considered by the Committee and put out for public consultation
- Ability to establish effective working relationships with a range of professionals both internally and externally including training, supporting and guiding less experienced staff
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Doctorate or Master's degree (or equivalent) or equivalent relevant HTA experience. The qualifications and/or experience should be in subject or subjects related to HTA/evidence-based medicine (health economics, medical statistics, clinical trials, public health and health policy, epidemiology, systematic reviewing)
Experience
Essential
- Experience in the development of guidelines and health technology assessment
- Experience of critically appraising health literature and using relevant databases such as Medline, Embase and Cochrane and grey literature
- Experience of research design, methodology, conduct and reporting and preparing summaries of research findings
- Experience of health economic evaluation and modelling
Skills/Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge across HTA including principles of evidence-based healthcare, critical appraisal and the interpretation and synthesis of health care and public health research evidence
- Knowledge across HTA including principles of evidence-based healthcare, critical appraisal and the interpretation and synthesis of health care and public health research evidence
- Working knowledge of all the following areas and specialist expertise and training in at least two of the following: Health economics, Medical statistics, Clinical trials, Public health and health policy, Epidemiology or Systematic reviewing
- Medical writing/editing
- Excellent writing skills, including the appropriate use of technical language: this is required because it is essential for the post holder to be able to prepare technical overviews of evidence which are considered by the Committee and put out for public consultation
- Ability to establish effective working relationships with a range of professionals both internally and externally including training, supporting and guiding less experienced staff
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
