What do participants need to do: Join a committee that will help NICE and the British Society of Gastroenterology update the guideline on Barrett’s oesophagus and early-stage oesophageal cancer.
How long will it take? Three full-day committee meetings, from 10am to 4pm, over a 12-month period.
Will participants get paid? Yes. NICE pays £300 for each full-day committee meeting. Other expenses may also be payable, depending on individual circumstances.
Is this for research, policy or services? Policy
Who can take part? People with experience of Barrett’s oesophagus or early-stage oesophageal (food pipe) cancer, either through receiving NHS treatment or care themselves, or by supporting a family member or loved one as an unpaid carer.
Deadline: 09 November 2026
Location: Online
Help shape national guidance using your lived experience
Do you have lived experience of Barrett’s oesophagus (a condition where the cells lining the food pipe have changed) or early-stage cancer of the food pipe (oesophagus)? Or have you supported a relative or loved one affected by either condition?
NICE and the British Society of Gastroenterology are looking for people with lived experience to join the committee updating the NICE guideline on Barrett’s oesophagus and early-stage food pipe (oesophageal) cancer.
Applicants do not need to be medical experts. NICE is looking for people who can share their knowledge and experiences of diagnosis, treatment, care or support, and help the committee understand what matters most to people affected by these conditions and their families.
For this role, you would need to be:
- someone who has received NHS treatment or care for Barrett’s oesophagus or early-stage food pipe (oesophageal) cancer
- a relative or unpaid carer of someone who has used relevant health services
- an advocate, volunteer, or member of a relevant charity or support group
If you have healthcare practitioner or professional experience related to this topic, you will not be eligible for this lived experience role.
For more information about working with NICE as someone with lived experience, visit the relevant area of the NICE website.
The committee is likely to consider new evidence about how adults with Barrett’s oesophagus should be monitored using endoscopy (a test that uses a thin, flexible tube with a small camera to look inside the food pipe). This could include how often monitoring should happen, how long it should continue, and whether tests should be carried out routinely or in response to someone’s symptoms or circumstances. The committee will also consider how well different approaches work, whether they offer good value for the NHS, and what matters to people affected by the guideline.
Time commitment: 12 months, including three full-day meetings. The first meeting is expected to take place in late January 2027.
Closing date: 9am on Monday 09 November 2026.
Interview date: To be confirmed. NICE will let all applicants know the date as soon as possible.
How to apply: Please read the role description carefully, then select the ‘Apply online now’ button at the bottom of the webpage here to begin your application.
When completing your application, please explain how your experience relates to the role and how it is relevant to the work of the committee, as described in the role description. If you would like to speak to someone about the opportunity, please email jessica.bailey@nice.org.uk
If an access requirement prevents an applicant from applying online, they can email pact@nice.org.uk or call 0161 528 9538 for help.