Staff perspectives on the provision of the Leeds Major Trauma Clinical Psychology Service

This study investigated multidisciplinary staff perspectives on the provision of the clinical psychology service within the Leeds Major Trauma Centre to evaluate current service effectiveness and inform future development. Using a structured questionnaire and thematic analysis, responses from 20 NHS MTC staff members revealed the four key themes of: ‘Accessibility and Service Capacity’, ‘Integration within the Multidisciplinary Team’, ‘Therapeutic Value and Patient Impact’ and ‘Staff Support, Training, and Empowerment’. Whilst psychological input was widely valued, participants illustrated systemic barriers such as limited staffing, lack of integration into daily ward routines, and insufficient psychological literacy amongst non-psychology staff. Not only do these findings suggest a need for increased investment in clinical psychology provision, but also for deeper integration into MDT practices, and enhanced psychology training for ward staff. Insights from this paper contribute to the growing body of research advocating for holistic, psychologically informed trauma care, and offer practical recommendations to improve access and collaboration of psychological support in trauma settings.