PGCert in Leadership in Trauma

The learner will be able to: -

Critically evaluate High-Stakes Decision-Making in Trauma

Analyse principles of Post-Event Team Debriefing

Critically compare and contrast methods of Family Communication & Breaking Bad News

Critically analyse and justify conflict Resolution techniques in Trauma Care

Critically analyse themes of Leadership in Special Trauma Circumstances

Critically evaluate Neuro-Resuscitation & ITU Integration

Critically analyse Massive Haemorrhage & Damage Control Resuscitation techniques

Critically evaluate principles of Traumatic Cardiac Arrest Leadership

Critically evaluate principles of Paediatric Polytrauma Leadership

Critically analyse Major Incident & Mass Casualty Management techniques

Explain and critically justify techniques and methods for the Safe Transfer of Critically

Injured Patients

Explain and critically justify methods and plans for Referral to Major Trauma Centres

Critically analyse principles of understanding Trauma Networks & Level 1 Centres

Critically analyse Human Factors in Trauma Leadership

Critically evaluate Effective Communication in Trauma Teams

Analyse Trauma Readiness: Equipment & Departmental Preparation

Critically analyse Team Structure & Role Allocation in Trauma Resuscitation

Critically analyse principles of Anticipation: Thinking Ahead as a Leader

Critically justify how to manage Diverse & Underperforming Teams

Critically analyse how clinical errors can be prevented

A specialised programme designed to develop advanced leadership for senior clinicians managing high-stakes trauma care.

Knowledge Outcomes

Human Factors & Team Dynamics

Understand human behaviour under stress and improve situational awareness and team performance.

Communication in Trauma Teams

Master closed-loop communication, SBAR, and overcome multidisciplinary communication barriers.

Trauma Readiness

Set up trauma bays efficiently using structured equipment and preparation checklists.

Role Allocation & Team Structure

Effectively assign roles and optimise team positioning for trauma resuscitation.

Anticipation & Leadership

Plan ahead, predict complications, and lead with a forward-thinking approach.

Managing Teams

Lead diverse or underperforming teams using motivation and real-time coaching.

Clinical Error Prevention

Recognise common errors and apply strategies to manage bias and fatigue.

Critical Decision-Making

Make high-stakes decisions in scenarios like thoracotomy and perimortem Caesarean section.

Debriefing & Wellbeing

Conduct structured debriefs and support team wellbeing after critical events.

Family Communication

Deliver bad news compassionately and manage family expectations.

Conflict Resolution

Handle inter-team conflicts and communicate effectively with external specialists.

Special Trauma Scenarios

Lead effectively in pregnancy trauma, high-impact falls, and anticoagulation cases.

Neuro-Resuscitation

Integrate ITU strategies and prevent secondary brain injuries.

Massive Haemorrhage

Lead teams during active bleeding using DCR protocols and transfusion strategies.

Traumatic Cardiac Arrest

Run trauma CPR and identify survivable vs non-survivable injuries.

Paediatric Trauma

Adapt trauma leadership for children and communicate with paediatric teams and families.

Major Incidents

Lead triage and surge planning during mass casualty events.

Safe Transfers

Ensure safe handover and transport of critically injured patients.

Trauma Networks

Understand escalation criteria, trauma systems, and referral pathways.

Practical Skills & Simulation

• Run trauma simulations and case-based discussions.

• Apply structured communication and task allocation.

• Lead Neuro-ITU resus setups and major haemorrhage responses.

• Manage paediatric trauma, traumatic arrests, and critical handovers.