Professional coopted committee member - SMI

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. NICE – The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence Professional coopted committee member - SMI The closing date is 11 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary NICE is undertaking a review of its guidelines on Severe and enduring mental illness. We are looking to recruit an Occupational Therapist with experience of working with people with severe mental illness. This could be in an NHS hospital inpatient or community setting. The co-opted committee member will work with the NICE technical team, the guideline chair and the committee to the support the specific review of: Psychosis and schizophrenia in adults: prevention and management (CG178) including a review of psychological and psychosocial interventions in psychosis. The expectation is the co-opted committee member will initially be involved in the work outlined, however as the review of the severe and enduring mental illness guidelines progresses professional knowledge from the committee member may be required across other reviews outlined below: CG185 - Bipolar disorder: assessment and management. CG155 - Psychosis and schizophrenia in children and young people - recognition and management. CG178 - Psychosis and schizophrenia in adults: prevention and management. NG181 - Rehabilitation for adults with complex psychosis. CG77 - Antisocial personality disorder: prevention and management. CG78 - Borderline personality disorder: recognition and management. CG158 - Antisocial behaviour and conduct disorder in children and young people: recognition and management. NG69 - Eating Disorders. NG116 - Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Main duties of the job 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 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 the guidance developer or the NICE guidance project team 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 to NICE's Principles and equality policy. Read and adhere to NICE's policies on hospitality, declarations of interests and travel and subsistence. Interview date to be confirmed Closing date: Sunday 11 October About us We are particularly interested in people who work with a wide range of people including those who are neurodiverse, people with a learning disability, people from minority ethnic backgrounds or any other groups that may face inequalities in gaining access to services. Members: Information on reimbursement can be found here. NICE will pay reasonable out-of-pocket expenses