National Institute for Health and Care Excellence Reviews

Pros

NICE is really well-regarded and employs incredibly qualified and respected people. The offices in both Manchester and London are really central and well-equipped. Lots of possibilities for homeworking and flexible hours - great for work-life balance.

Advice to Management

NICE as an organisation is very analytical , evidence-based and cautious. This is great in many situations, but perhaps not all - a more balanced approach to some decisions would really help to speed up decision-making.

Pros

Great opportunities and training with real world impact. The environment and culture is flexible. The particular strength are the people

Advice to Management

Keep up the great work it is appreciated

Pros

Working at NICE has given me to opportunity to be involved in exciting and innovative projects as well as enjoying a great work-life balance. Excuse the pun, but the people really are nice.

I enjoy every day at work, and no two days are the same. It is inspiring to work with colleagues and leaders who are the best in their field.

The office environment is great and the city centre location is perfect for public transport and socialising with colleagues.

Advice to Management

Be brave and embrace transformational change

Pros

Since joining NICE I've been fortunate enough to join at a time where the team is full of like minded individuals who are very supportive of new ideas and ways of working.

There is flexibility around working hours which is important as I'm a Dad with two children under six. It means I can flex my hours to share the responsibility with my wife.

Many of our employees work from home on a regular basis as the nature of the work they are producing allows the managers to give that level of flexibility.

Lots of very clever people who are clearly brilliant at what they do. I'm regularly having interesting, challenging and productive conversations with my fellow employees across the institute.

It's NICE to be here...

Advice to Management

I'm working with some great people, so please continue to give them the support they need and request, so that we can continue to deliver an exceptional service in health and social care.

Pros

Good flexible working arrangement. Very friendly environment (at mid and senior levels).

Advice to Management

Do much more for staff, looking out for them more in terms of promotions, promote social events etc - at institute level staff, don't leave this up to individual managers and social committee to take care of. Staff retention is key where so much knowledge is held in staff at all levels, and high expectations on succeeding staff. Promote communication between teams at directorate level to reduce the silo effect.

Pros

Working as a health economist in the guidelines department is fantastic. Endless series of research projects, good amount of time to build detail models that directly inform NHS policy and better paying, more secure contracts than academia.

Advice to Management

My advice to the management would be to stand behind our methods.

Pros

Learning culture with great emphasis on team work. Working on innovative software for healthcare information.

Advice to Management

Keep it up !!

Pros

Salary and free tea and coffee. Great company if you have lots of letters after your name and have your head up you own ****.

Advice to Management

Get a grip on what is happening on the coal face

Pros

Good benefits , lovely location

Advice to Management

look into HR practices.

Pros

Good staff benefits - carer's leave, NHS pension, cycle to work scheme, flexible working options including working from home

Advice to Management

Be a bit more flexible about changes to working methods etc.