Advanced Trauma Nursing Course (ATNC)

Major Trauma Centre, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh

Major Trauma Centres are at the ‘core’ of the regional trauma networks.  There are four Major Trauma Centres in Scotland, based in Aberdeen, Dundee, Glasgow and at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh. 

The Major Trauma Centre at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh has a twelve bedded Major Trauma Ward.  This includes four level one monitored beds and a dedicated gym space for the provision of acute rehab.

The Department for Clinical Neurosciences (DCN) also provides capacity for closed head trauma patients as part of the major trauma centre.              

What Is A Hospital Major Trauma Service?

A Hospital Major Trauma Service has responsibility and governance for all Major Trauma Care in Hospital. The Major Trauma Centre will provide a dedicated Major Trauma Service for patients of Major Trauma which consists of the following:

• A dedicated trauma ward

• A designated consultant available 24/7 who has responsibility for the Major Trauma Service and leads the multidisciplinary care team.

• Acute specialist trauma rehabilitation services.

• Acute specialist services for elderly populations

• A named member of clinical staff who co-ordinates the patient care. This person should also act as a single point of contact for patients, carers and family.