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Community Night Sitter
| Posting date: | 12 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £23,875.00 to £24,303.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £23875.00 - £24303.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 September 2025 |
| Location: | Rochdale, OL16 4PZ |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | B0007-25-0012 |
Summary
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: 1. To deliver care, as appropriate, and within the scope of individual competency. 2. To provide emotional and psychological support to patient and family. 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. 4. To maintain appropriate written/electronic, documentation in respect of care given and any significant changes/interventions. 5. To provide effective handover following the night sit to Community Care Coordinator/Liaison or SPCN during the weekend. 6. Ensure confidentiality is maintained at all times in accordance with GDPR. 7. Promote privacy and dignity in all aspects of patient care. 8. Requirement at times to work on the in-patient unit at Springhill Hospice, where Community night sit is not required. 9. Flexible working pattern over 7 days including weekend availability. EDUCATION: 10. To attend Springhill Hospice Induction Training programme, as required. 11. To attend Mandatory Training programmes and on-line training as required. 12. New starter induction on the in-patient unit tailored to each individual. PERSONNEL/COMMUNICATIONS: 13. To report to senior Hospice staff as appropriate. 14. To participate in the appraisal process. 15. To communicate effectively both verbally and written. 16. To ensure confidentiality of patient and family at all times. 17. To ensure excellent timekeeping. 18. To attend staff meetings. GENERAL: 19. Read, understand and comply with all Hospice policies and procedures, applying the principles appropriate to the role. 20. To be aware of individual specific responsibilities in respect of the Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults, 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. Springhill Hospice is an equal opportunities employer and has a No Smoking Policy. Some posts are subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service/POVA check. If you require more information on this please refer to www.homeoffice.gov.uk/dbs