Commitment to delivering the best possible trauma centre
On October 1st 2018, Aberdeen became the first Major Trauma Centre in Scotland playing a key role in leading the way in delivering specialist trauma care for both children and adults. The North of Scotland Major Trauma Centre (NoS MTC), based in on one of the largest health campuses in Europe, is part of an inclusive and collaborative North of Scotland Trauma Network spanning five health board areas with a collective land mass of 17,997 square miles /46,718Km2, making it unique to many other trauma networks in the UK.
The NoS MTC and Network were developed as part of an inclusive Scottish Trauma Network which reflects the needs of the population across Scotland. The development of the NoS MTC and NoS Trauma Network is a key national, regional and NHS Grampian priority with significant investment committed over the coming years to enhance patient clinical and functional outcomes (across the whole pathway from prevention to rehabilitation and ongoing care), in addition to improving the experience of patients, their families and staff across the Network.
As part of this exciting development we have had the opportunity to create a highly dynamic, specialist multi-disciplinary team who are key in transforming trauma care for the better locally, regionally and nationally.
Our MTC staff are highly motivated professionals who strive to ensure patients receive the best possible care and who are dedicated to personal development to be the best. They are committed to working collaboratively as a team both within the MTC and with clinical teams across the network to provide the right care, at the right time to ensure the best possible outcomes and experiences for patients and their families now and in the future.
Our approach is to strive for excellence in all that we do and our service is all about people – patients, their families/carers, staff and the public.
Hear from Our Staff on the Development
Hear about some of the plans for the development of the NoS MTC and the reasons why you should want to come and work here.
To hear more about opportunities to join the ICU team please view our podcasts – Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Intensive Care Unit
Claire Fitzsimmons and Jackie Burnett, Senior Allied Healthcare Professionals
Dr. Maggie Whyte, Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist
Iain Macleod, Unit Clinical Director responsible for Critical Care and the MTC
Joe Collier, Nurse Manager – Critical Care
Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Intensive Care Unit
What can you expect if you join our team?
- High level of satisfaction that you individually and as part of the team have contributed to the transformation of care which enhances patients/families care and experiences whilst ensuring maximised outcomes.
- Opportunities to inform the development and delivery of care in the NoS MTC prior to the ‘go live’ in Autumn 2018 and ongoing improvements to care at all stages of the patient pathway.
- Comprehensive induction programme.
- Culture for lifelong training and education, with numerous development opportunities – we have committed a significant amount of funding to ensure staff working in the NoS MTC and wider network have access to the right training to develop the necessary skills and knowledge.
- Commitment to deliver an effective and sustainable MTC as part of the wider development of Aberdeen as a sustainable specialist tertiary centre within the NoS.
- Excellent track record and ongoing commitment to partnership working with health organisations, education/university partners, third sector and commercial partners locally, regionally and nationally – this is key to meeting the changing needs of patients, populations and staff.
- Opportunities to lead or participate in innovation and research and build UK and international networks to continue to inform future management and care of trauma patients locally and interationally.
For More Information
Our newsletters contain information on the development of the NoS MTC and what will be different going forward.
Please get in touch with us to find out more.