Job vacancy: PKPD Post Doc, North Bristol NHS Trust, Bristol

Job summary

Main area: PKPD respiratory research
Grade: Band 5
Contract: Fixed term: 24 months (n/a)
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Out of hours work as required)
Job ref: 339-CCS4947-CCC

Employer: North Bristol NHS Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Southmead Hospital
Town: Bristol
Salary: £31,049 - £37,796 per annum (FTE) or pro-rata for part time roles
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 17/09/2025 23:59

PKPD Post Doc

Band 5

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Knowledge

· A relevant science degree, or post graduate degree with equivalent specialist experience

· 1 year practical experience in PKPD in vitro modelling, MIC science is essential

· 1 year practical and appropriate theoretical knowledge of analytical techniques including susceptibility testing; determination of resistance mechanisms and bacterial identification using molecular techniques

· Experience working in a research team is essential

· Able to maintain and demonstrate a high level of practical competence and willingness to undertake further training as required

· Knowledge of laboratory polices, codes of practice and professional guidelines

· Knowledge of health and safety issues pertinent to laboratory work

Skills

Under the direction of the Lead Research Clinical Scientist -

· Organize the day to day running of the respiratory PKPD simulations

· Undertake a range of diagnostic tests relevant to the area of work

· Present data both written and oral including laboratory reports

· Plan, prioritize, implement and evaluate own workload and workload for support team

· Teach and supervise non-professionally qualified staff ( if required)

· Use NBT Clerical and IT skills

· Work independently and be able to develop good relationships with colleagues, and external collaborators.

· Maintain and demonstrate a high level of practical competence and willingness to undertake further training as required

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Person specification

written

Essential criteria

PKPD practical experience
Performed PhD studies
Microbiology practical experience
Experience of trouble shooting

Desirable criteria

Training experience
Working as part as a team and independently

Verbal

Essential criteria

PKPD knowledge

Desirable criteria

HPLC knowledge

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The successful applicant(s) will normally commence at the minimum of the scale unless they have previous NHS service at the same band. Progression through the scale is by annual increments.

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