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- Registration: Plan your GMC route (and CESR/specialist registration) before applying.
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Neurosurgeon jobs in United Kingdom — questions answered
- Where are neurosurgeon jobs in United Kingdom?
- Demand concentrated in the ~30 UK neurosurgical units, usually attached to large teaching hospitals near big cities. Training is highly competitive (about 220 applications for 26 places in one recent year).
- What salary range do neurosurgeon jobs in United Kingdom pay?
- NHS consultants roughly £109,725–£145,478 (the average is about £96,527 across grades); experienced consultants £110,000–£130,000, with private practice higher.
- Which cities hire neurosurgeons in United Kingdom?
- London, Bristol, Oxford, Hull, and other teaching-hospital cities
- Which employers hire neurosurgeons in United Kingdom?
- King's College Hospital, University College London Hospitals, University Hospitals Bristol and Weston, regional neuroscience centres
- What licence or credential do you need in United Kingdom?
- Full GMC registration is required; consultant posts need specialist registration or CESR.
- What work-permit / visa route applies in United Kingdom?
- Health and Care Worker visa for eligible GMC-registered posts.
- What language level do you need?
- English at GMC standard (IELTS 7.5 overall / 7.0 each, or OET).
Good to know about Neurosurgeon jobs in United Kingdom
- Roles cluster in the ~30 dedicated neurosurgical units.
- Private practice pushes earnings well above NHS scales.
- Consultant grades require specialist registration/CESR.
- Training-post competition is intense, so SAS/consultant routes matter for IMGs.
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