Dr Nicholas Barrett

Transparency under the CMA Order 2014

All private healthcare operators are required under the Competition and Markets Authority Order 2014 (“The CMA Order”) to be transparent about the relationship between their doctor and the private healthcare operator. Therefore, prospective patients should be aware that (in addition to being permitted to consult with and to treat patients at our facilities) this doctor also has an advisory role with HCA UK and is paid by HCA UK for this advisory role. We describe the nature of the role below, and we indicate how much the doctor has been paid for performing the role since 1 January 2023

In his role, Mr Barrett contributes to the strategy, policies and decision-making regarding Critical Care Services. He advises HCA to ensure that care provided within the facility is appropriate and efficient. In his role, Mr Barrett advises on initiatives to drive clinical standards by providing professional advice on clinical governance matters and ensuring the adoption of those by colleagues in the Critical Care area.

In addition, he works with medical insurance companies, GPs, other relevant local NHS contacts, and patients to educate and advise on relevant clinical updates to regarding Critical Care Services available in the facility. Furthermore, he advises on the accuracy of literature that may be published regarding relevant services. Mr Barrett will also advise on how to make the patient referral smooth to reduce stress and anxiety for patients.

HCA UK is charged by doctors in return for their expertise and advice, including on how to operate safe hospital facilities delivering complex care. All services provided under this agreement are charged to HCA UK. In 2023 the total paid for these services was £11,712.

If a doctor provides HCA UK with medical advisory services and also practices in the NHS, HCA UK requires that doctor to attest that he/she is not compromising his/her NHS commitments in so doing.