Community Night Sitter - Rochdale, United Kingdom - Springhill Hospice

Springhill Hospice
Springhill Hospice
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Rochdale, United Kingdom

1 week ago

Tom O´Connor

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AIM To provide an overnight sitting service for patients at the end of life.

The Night Sitter will provide care, where appropriate and enable family members to take a break from their caring duties in the knowledge that the patient is being closely monitored and cared for in their own home.

DUTIES 2.1 To deliver care, as appropriate, and within the scope of individual competency. 2.2 To provide emotional and psychological support to patient and family.


2.3 To respond to any change in the patients condition appropriately, calling on the support of the Hospice Nursing team, District Nurses and/or General Practitioner/Bardoc, as required.

2.5 To maintain appropriate documentation in respect of care given and any significant changes/interventions.

2.5 To provide effective handover following the night sit to Community Liaison Nurse and the Hospice or SPCN during the weekend.

EDUCATION 3.1 To attend Springhill Hospice Induction Training programme, as required.

3.2 To attend Mandatory Training programmes and on-line training as required. PERSONNEL/COMMUNICATIONS 4.1 To report to senior Hospice staff as appropriate. 4.2 To participate in the appraisal process. 4.3 To communicate effectively both verbally and written.


1.2 To be aware of individual specific responsibilities in respect of the Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults, in relation to the role.

This Job Description may be reviewed in conjunction with the post-holder in conjunction with the development of the organisation. Springhill Hospice is a registered charity. All staff members are expected to contribute to fundraising activities for the benefit of the Hospice.
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