He trained in medicine at the University of Nottingham, during which time he joined the Royal Army Medical Corps. He was granted a short service commission as a second lieutenant on probation on 1 August 2006[4] and promoted to lieutenant on probation on 1 August 2007.[5] He was confirmed in his commission and promoted to captain on 6 August 2008.[6] He was transferred from the active list to the Regular Army reserve of officers on 29 July 2011[7] and then from the reserve to the Territorial Army on 11 August that year.[8] He was returned to the Regular Army reserve on 13 September 2013.[9] His time in the British Army saw him serve both in the UK and overseas.[1]
His most recent medical appointment was as an Honorary Consultant Trauma Co-ordinator for the Major Trauma Service at University Hospitals Birmingham. In addition to his clinical work, Neil was appointed a Medical Member of the Medical Practitioners Tribunal in 2016.[citation needed]
Shastri-Hurst retrained as a barrister specialising in healthcare related law.[1]
Since 2019, Shastri-Hurst has been a member of No5 Chambers, specialising in healthcare, coronial, and personal injury law.[citation needed]