Invitation to apply for the role of GDG member for NICE Guideline on Common Mental Health Disorders

The National Collaborating Centre for Mental Health (NCCMH) is recruiting Guideline Development Group (GDG) members to develop a clinical guideline on the identification, assessment and care pathways for common mental health disorders. The NCCMH, which includes senior clinicians, systematic reviewers, project managers, health economists and research assistants, is funded by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) to produce evidence-based clinical guidelines for the NHS. It is a joint partnership between the Royal College of Psychiatrists and the British Psychological Society.

Members of the GDG are drawn from the NHS, health and social care professionals, patients and carers and academia. They do not represent their organisations but are selected for their expertise, experience of working with multidisciplinary and lay colleagues and understanding of evidence based healthcare.

All members of Guideline Development Groups have equal status, which reflects the relevance and importance of their different expertise and experience. They include health professionals and researchers as well as patient and carer members. All Group members need to attend regular meetings and undertake background reading.

Skills and experience

We are looking for individuals in one or more of the following areas, relating to the identification, assessment and care pathways for common mental health disorders:

Applicants will have experience of working with multi-professional committees or working groups at a national or regional level. Strong interpersonal skills and excellent verbal and written skills are required, along with an ability to communicate complex issues to differing audiences.

Applicants will have an understanding of guideline development processes, systematic reviews, critical appraisal methods and the role of health economics. Once appointed, the Guideline Development Group members will work closely with the National Collaborating Centre for Mental Health technical team responsible for reviewing and presenting the evidence to the Guideline Development Group.

Closing date for applications 12 noon, Wed 21^st October 2009.

How to apply

For further information about what the role involves please use the links below:

• Job description and personal specification
• Information to applicants
• recruitment pack (including forms and relevant policies and procedures)

For an informal discussion with the NCCMH Joint Director, Stephen Pilling, about this guideline, please contact Beth Dumonteil at b.dumonteil@ucl.ac.uk or call 020 7679 1785

Decisions about who to recruit to the Identification and Care Pathways Guideline Development Group will rest with the National Collaborating Centre for Mental Health. Please note that submitting an application does not automatically guarantee a place on the Group.

The following forms should be completed and returned:

• A short CV
• A short statement outlining how you meet the requirements of the person specification – no more than one page
• Equalities monitoring form
• Declaration of Interests form

If you would like to receive hard copies of any forms, please email Beth Dumonteil at: b.dumonteil@ucl.ac.uk

You will need to return the forms (either in hard copy or in electronic format) by 12 noon, Wed 21^st October 2009.

Beth Dumonteil at b.dumonteil@ucl.ac.uk

Or at:

Centre for Outcomes Research and Effectiveness (CORE)
Research Dept of Clinical, Educational and Health Psychology
University College London
1-19 Torrington Place
London WC1E 7HB

NICE is committed to the values of equality and diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.