All consultants treating patients at BMI Healthcare hospitals have fulfilled rigorous eligibility criteria that are used to ensure patients receive the highest possible standard of care.

All consultants are reviewed every 2 years to ensure the upkeep of these criteria. Examples of the criteria include:

• Inclusion on the specialist register of the General Medical Council or General Dental Council;
• Currently holding a permanent appointment as a consultant or senior lecturer in an NHS hospital, or having equivalent status and clinical experience;
• Performing procedures or techniques that are only part of his or her normal practice, which he or she can provide evidence of adequate training and ongoing experience;
• Complying with the "Principles for a Private Medicine Clinical Quality Framework" of the Private Practice Forum of the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges;
• Meeting the Continuing Medical Education requirements of their relevant Royal College, and for revalidation by the General Medical Council or General Dental Council;
• Participating in BMI Healthcare’s clinical audit programme, including National Confidential Enquiries;
• Having adequate professional indemnity insurance.