Topic Adviser: Obsessive-compulsive disorder and BDD in Manchester inManchester PUBLISHED THU 16 JAN 2025 Jump to job information section

NICE is seeking to appoint a Topic Adviser to its guideline committee for the obsessive-compulsive disorder and body dysmorphic disorder guideline update.

The Topic Adviser will work in collaboration with NICE staff, the Chair and the Committee to develop a guideline update on behalf of the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE).

The Topic Adviser will provide expert knowledge on obsessive-compulsive disorder and body dysmorphic disorder and act as a source of clinical advice to the guideline Chair and NICE staff in the identification and review of evidence. This includes providing input to the early development of the scope, assisting with queries, contribute to discussions at the committee meetings and quality assuring the content of the guideline.

We are looking for a practicing healthcare professional with demonstrable relevant experience and clinical knowledge in the field of obsessive-compulsive disorders and body dysmorphic disorders. Strong interpersonal skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills are required, along with an ability to communicate complex issues to differing audiences.

Applicants should have a commitment to evidence based medicine, ideally with experience of guideline development processes, an understanding of systematic reviewing, critical appraisal methods and the role of health economics in supporting decision-making.

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 guidance. For more guidance on the time required, see the 'Time commitment' section below.
• raise any concerns about process or details in the draft guidance with the committee, and try to resolve these issues within the committee, with support from NICE staff
• contribute positively to the work of the committee and to developing the guidance
• take full account of the evidence in developing recommendations
• consider the analysis and interpretation of evidence prepared by the evidence review 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 toNICE's Principles and Equality policy.
• read and adhere to NICE's policies on hospitality, declarations of interests and travel and subsistence.

About us

Summary

To work in collaboration with NICE staff, the guideline Chair and the Committee over a period of 18 months to develop a clinical guideline on obsessive-compulsive disorder and body dysmorphic disorder on behalf of the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE).

To provide expert knowledge on obsessive-compulsive disorder and body dysmorphic disorder and act as a source of clinical advice to the guideline Chair and NICE staff in the identification and review of evidence.

The Topic Adviser will be supported by NICE staff who will be responsible for overall project management, organising Committee meetings, carrying out evidence reviews and economic analysis.

Responsibilities

• Act in accordance with the principles of the NICE Code of Conduct

• Participate in NICE Committee training

• Have regular and frequent contact with the NICE project manager throughout the lifetime of the guideline for planning purposes and be able to answer queries at short notice

• Attend all 12 Committee meetings, held 6 weekly over a period of approximately 18 months. These are normally held in London but are currently being held virtually due to COVID-19.

• Participate in scoping meetings and a scoping workshop

• Represent the Committee at other meetings if required

• Outside of meetings, the Topic Adviser may be required to attend pre meetings and review and provide feedback on substantial committee documents as well as help to produce consultation documents.

• Contribute to the development of other related guideline products

• Advise on the composition and membership of the Committee

• Work with the NICE staff and the guideline Chair to develop the scope of the guideline

• Participate in discussion and decision making

• Provide expert knowledge on obsessive-compulsive disorder and body dysmorphic disorder and act as a source of clinical advice to the guideline Chair and NICE staff in the identification and review of evidence.

• Work with the Committee and NICE staff to identify key issues, formulate clinical questions, review evidence tables, identify priorities for economic analysis, advise on appropriate assumptions and data sources for economic models and draft recommendations

• Write and quality assure drafts of the guideline, along with senior NICE staff and the guideline Chair

• Contribute to responses to NICE quality assurance processes

• Provide appropriate clinical advice to NICE staff when responding to stakeholder comments on the draft scope and on the draft guideline, along with the guideline Chair

Conditions

• Travel and subsistence will be met as per the NICE policy on travel and subsistence.

• Where overnight accommodation is required, this must be agreed with NICE staff in advance of the meeting.

• The Topic Adviser may claim reimbursement for their employing organisation for each formal and full-day Committee meeting to cover preparation and attendance at the meeting. See the section on remuneration.