[Hiring] Committee Member - Prostate Cancer @NICE

Role Description

We are seeking an additional medical oncologist to join our prostate cancer committee and assist us with the update of our existing recommendations on docetaxel and abiraterone for high-risk hormone-sensitive non-metastatic prostate cancer, and active surveillance (AS) for localized prostate cancer.

Please note: NICE will reimburse locum backfill for committee members that are working in NHS general practice and a locum is needed to allow their attendance on NICE business. We will also reimburse members on Agenda for Change or equivalent contracts. Details can be found in the non-staff reimbursement policy attached.

Closing date: Midnight on Thursday 15th October 2026.

If you have an access requirement that prevents you from applying online, please contact [email protected] and we can provide MS Word versions of the forms to complete.

Qualifications

• Medical oncologist with relevant experience.

Requirements

• Set aside enough time to attend committee meetings and use personal and professional knowledge to inform the development of the guidance.
• Raise any concerns about process or details in the draft guidance with the committee.
• 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.
• Be impartial and honest in conducting duties for 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.

Benefits

• 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.
• NICE can provide reimbursement for costs related to arranging for carers or support workers to accompany members to meetings.

Time Commitment

• Expected to attend the remaining 5 day-long committee meetings for this guideline's development period.
• One further committee meeting after public consultation.
• Committee members will have to spend time reading substantial committee documents and helping to produce consultation documents.
• Membership will be for the duration of the guideline and eligible for renewal for periods of up to 3 years by mutual agreement, up to a maximum of 10 years.

Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities

• Regularly attend Committee meetings as well as an annual away day and occasional training.
• Contribute to panel deliberations from their own specialist knowledge while respecting input from non-specialists and lay persons.
• Apply their own experience and judgement to the topics under discussion.
• Work with other members of the Committee and NICE staff to identify key issues and review evidence.
• Formulate recommendations and comment on the evidence and drafts of the guidance.
• Agree on final recommendations and guidance.
• Advise on implementation issues as required.
• Ensure appropriate consideration of the implications of guidance for duties under equalities legislation.
• Follow agreed decision-making procedures and accept the collective decisions of the Committee.
• Abide by NICE’s code of conduct for Committee members including declarations of interest.
• Prepare for Committee meetings by reading substantive papers and gathering additional information on proposed topics.
• Participate in reviews of the functioning of the Committee and accept changes to the membership, remit, procedures, etc.
• Participate in induction training and other training offered periodically.