10 Highest Paying Jobs in the UK: Healthcare Dominate

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Senior healthcare jobs dominate the ranking of the UK’s highest paid professionals as we head into 2022, according to figures released by the world’s largest job site (uk.indeed.com).

Although healthcare dominates the very highest paying jobs, the roles commanding the biggest salaries in the country – tax partner, head of sales and chief financial officer – reflect high pay for those steering organisations’ financial performance, navigating through a pandemic in which some businesses have flourished.

According to the 2021 list posted on the job site Indeed UK, the finance and medical industries are some of the most lucrative jobs in the country. The latter profession has experienced increased demands due to factors such as a greying population and spikes in lifestyle-related conditions. Outside of healthcare, careers in sales and finance rake in a high national average salary to make the cut in this year’s list.

List of Top 20 Highest Paying Jobs in the UK

1. Tax partner, £124,000

2. Head of sales, £116,000

3. Chief financial officer, £112,500

4. Consultant dermatologist, £100,000

5. Vice president of engineering, £99,300

6. Ophthalmologist, £98,000

7. Vascular surgeon, £97,000

8. Nephrologist, £96,700

9. Consultant paediatrician, £96,100

10. Neonatologist, £96,000

11.Locum consultant, £95,700

12.Anaesthesiologist, £95,600

13.Consultant oncologist, £95,300

14.Rheumatologist, £94,700

15.Chief technology officer, £93,400

16.Litigation partner, £93,300

17.Plastic surgeon, £93,000

18.Orthodontist, £92,800

19.Director of analytics, £92,700

20.Director of product management, £91,900

Medical occupations account for 12 of the top 20 spots (60%) – up from seven in 2020. The highest paying of these include consultant dermatologist (skin specialist), ophthalmologist (eye specialist), vascular surgeon and nephrologist (kidney specialist). Other professions on the list come from the engineering and tech sectors. Consultant dermatologists, who specialise in the diagnosis and treatment of skin, hair and nail conditions, are the highest paid professionals in the healthcare sector this year.

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What Are the 10 Highest Paying Jobs in the UK?

1. Tax partner, £124,000

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Tax Partners will have a strong emphasis on business development and will require the applicant to have a proven track record in generating fees and demonstrate the ability to identify new business, and target new development or marketing opportunities. A tax partners responsibilities will involve managing and developing a team which may include both personal and corporate tax management and delivering a personal and diverse service. Their wide client base means that they have comprehensive practical experience of commercial issues ranging from UK tax and audit, to acquisitions, disposal of businesses, and international taxation. They also provide all-round financial advice to personal clients, including many who are based overseas.

For this role you need to be ambitious, motivated and have the abilitity to get results. Candidates will probably already be a senior manager/director, with strong technical skills and the ability to lead and guide their growing team.

2. Head of sales, £116,000

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The Head of Sales, who is also known as Sales Director defines, articulates and implements the organisation's strategy for selling products or services. He/She develops forecasts and strategies to achieve sales at price levels to ensure profitability. He/She actively seeks out major customers and forms good relationships with key influencers and buyers.

He/She should be kept abreast of industry trends, market and competitors' activities, and serves as a business representative at major industry events, conferences or trade shows. He/She leads presentations for business development and is involved in meetings with key business stakeholders. He/She is a team leader that is able to motivate and ensure a highly effective team of sales managers.

He/She has strong influencing, problem-solving and negotiation skills. He/She must have a good understanding of market demand and customer purchasing behaviour. He/She is also required to build and maintain quality relationships with customers, stakeholders and other companies.

3. Chief financial officer, £112,500

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The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of a company has primary responsibility for the planning, implementation, managing and running of all the finance activities of a company, including business planning, budgeting, forecasting and negotiations. The CFO job description should also extend to obtaining and maintaining investor relations and partnership compliance.

As part of an executive management team, the CFO will have interaction with various members of a company, both senior and junior. A CFO job description should include:

* Providing leadership, direction and management of the finance and accounting team

* Providing strategic recommendations to the CEO/president and members of the executive management team

* Managing the processes for financial forecasting and budgets, and overseeing the preparation of all financial reporting

* Advising on long-term business and financial planning

* Establishing and developing relations with senior management and external partners and stakeholders

* Reviewing all formal finance, HR and IT related procedures

4. Consultant dermatologist, £100,000

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A consultant dermatologist is a physician who specialises in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases affecting the skin, hair, nails and genitals. An example of this might be a dermatologist acne clinic providing medical or surgical treatment for acne scars.

Consultant dermatologists spend their professional life exclusively treating skin disease. Consequently, this gives them the highest level of expertise and experience in the field of dermatology. An accurate and early diagnosis is more likely to lead to an appropriate treatment and a great improvement in quality of life.

All of our consultants are trained in paediatric dermatology (skin disease in children) and genital disease. We are all highly trained surgeons and expert in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancer.

5. Vice president of engineering, £99,300

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Vice presidents of engineering are responsible for overseeing the planning and execution of engineering tasks within an organization. They work with managers to ensure products are properly designed and implemented in accordance with the goals of the organization. VPs also oversee the quality of products and create systems that ensure they meet necessary standards.

Additional responsibilities include maintaining the budget for the engineering department, determining the best products or materials to use to meet manufacturing goals and creating and maintaining an up-to-date bill of materials. They may also put together and oversee an organization's engineering team.

6. Ophthalmologist, £98,000

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Ophthalmologists are medically trained doctors who blend medicine and surgery along with cutting edge technology to treat and prevent eye conditions

As an ophthalmologist you'll have specialist skills in the diagnosis, treatment, management and prevention of diseases of the eye and visual system. You'll deal with a range of conditions, including cataracts, glaucoma, squints, eye injuries, infectious eye diseases and degenerative conditions resulting from ageing. You'll manage patients of all ages, from premature babies to the elderly, with acute and long-term eye conditions.

You may work in a variety of settings including outpatient clinics, operating theatres where you'll conduct surgery, laser eye surgery clinics and community clinics. There's also a limited amount of ward-based work available.

You can also work as a medical ophthalmologist if you're trained in general medicine as well as ophthalmology. As a medical ophthalmologist, you'll manage eye disorders that are specifically related to whole-body disease, such as diabetes, multiple sclerosis and stroke. You'll treat the patient as a whole - not just their eye condition.

7. Vascular surgeon, £97,000

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Surgeon - Vascular specializes in the diagnosis, medical management, and surgical treatment of patients with diseases of the blood vessels outside the heart and brain. Determines which instruments and method of surgery will be most successful in achieving desired outcome. Being a Surgeon - Vascular identifies need for tests or follow-up visits. Reviews patient history and confirms need for surgery. Additionally, Surgeon - Vascular may provide medical personnel with direction concerning patient care. May provide in-service training as needed to address new technology in health care treatment.

Provides charting in compliance with all laws and regulations. Requires a MD degree from an accredited school. Typically reports to the chief of surgery. Requires a license to practice. Surgeon - Vascular's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement.

8. Nephrologist, £96,700

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Nephrologists are physicians, who are expert in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders related to the kidneys. Nephrology is a branch of internal medicine, which focuses on non-surgical treatment and management of renal disorders. A Nephrologist focuses on kidneys and the entire renal system of the body.

A Nephrologist specializes in the management of patients with a wide range of renal disorders which include glomerulonephritis, renal cancer, hydronephrosis, etc. Occasionally, Nephrologists may also perform transplant procedures in some patients or assist a surgeon in performing the transplant surgery.

9. Consultant peadiatrician, £96,100

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Paediatricians deal with a wide range of illnesses and conditions that may affect a child's physical, mental and behavioural development, including: cancer, genetic disorders such as cystic fibrosis and Down syndrome, disabilities such as cerebral palsy, developmental delays, chronic diseases such as diabetes, infectious diseases such as meningitis, asthma and allergies and autism spectrum disorders.

Becoming a Paediatrician requires many years of formal training. You will have to go to a medical school in Australia for six or more years and complete post-degree study and training before you can become certified in this field.

Anaesthetist One of the highest-paying jobs in the UK forms the largest group of hospital-based specialists, Anesthetists are the backbone of any surgical and pain management procedures in patient care. Understanding patients’ needs is crucial in pain alleviation, so anaesthetists must be swift and decisive in making accurate judgments under pressure, especially in life and death situations. It can take up to eight years of specialist training to become one, but with high risks comes high rewards: the average yearly salary is reported to be 95,155 pounds in 2021.

10. Neonatologist, £96,000

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The neonatologist salary usually include the bonus, allowances, and other benefits accrued to such position, most top-earners in the industry work in private practice, rural and mid-sized towns, or are top professionals in the field. The work hours of a neonatologist is usually longer than most physicians due to emergencies and high patient calls.

Neonatologist can get good offers from job agencies, referrals, and can be retained to work in the hospital where they did their residence. However getting work offers is a thing of joy, especially when the salary and benefits are encouraging.

The neonatologist salary usually include the bonus, allowances, and other benefits accrued to such position, most top-earners in the industry work in private practice, rural and mid-sized towns, or are top professionals in the field. The work hours of a neonatologist is usually longer than most physicians due to emergencies and high patient calls.

Neonatologist can get good offers from job agencies, referrals, and can be retained to work in the hospital where they did their residence. However getting work offers is a thing of joy, especially when the salary and benefits are encouraging.

Actuary One of those careers that we’ll probably never fully understand, actuarial sciences require a high degree of mathematical ability and analytical acuity to correctly predict financial risks. Though working in insurance is a popular route, an actuary can also manage a company’s financial assets, quantify business risks, and provide advice on pension plans. Sure, it’s a long and arduous road to qualify as one, but the payoff of 67,269 pounds in average annual salary isn’t too shabby.

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