Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work within the Springhill
Hospice Specialist Palliative Care Team covering Heywood, Middleton and
Rochdale.
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated individual.
The ideal candidate will 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.
Previous experience of caring for patients with palliative care needs and/or
patients at the end of life is essential.
The successful candidate will join a multi-disciplinary team
providing specialist palliative
care and end of life care to patients and families.
Development opportunities.
Main duties of the job
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.
About us
You will normally be based
within patients homes around the borough of Rochdale, Middleton and Heywood
and on occasion be required to work at Springhill Hospice.
Springhill
Hospice provides the following palliative care services to the local adult
population who are suffering from the effects of life-limiting and terminal
illnesses:
A 16-bed Inpatient
unit providing 24-hour medical and nursing care.
Hospice at
Home Service - supports people who
want to end their days in their own home by providing the support and symptom
management they need to be able to do so.
A Day
Therapies Centre for up to 16 patients, 4-days-a-week, offering
complementary therapies (e.g. reflexology, aromatherapy and massage);
creative and beauty therapies, social activities and clinical support.
Community
Service - provides specialist
palliative care and support to patients and families in their own homes
A 24-hour Palliative
Care Advice Line for patients, families, carers and health professionals.
Bereavement Support for relatives following loss.
Counselling
Services for patients, carers and
relatives, provided by a qualified therapist.
An Education
Unit - an in-house training facility for hospice staff and local health and
social care professionals, with the main focus of training being on the
Springhill Palliative Care Education Passport' (SPCEP) which ensures that core
palliative care skills are taught to all grades of staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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
Job description
Job responsibilities
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
Person Specification
Other
Essential
- Good attendance and punctuality record.
- Enthusiastic and motivated.
- Self-awareness and mature outlook.
- Flexible approach to work including flexible availability over 7 days per week .
Desirable
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Empathetic and compassionate nature.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Confidence to care for patients at the end of life.
- Ability to provide emotional and psychological support to patients and families.
Desirable
- Evidence of working with patient assessments and care plans.
- Evidence of having attended workshops/study days relevant to field of practice.
- Desire to increase knowledge and skills within palliative care.
Qualifications
Desirable
- NVQ 2/3 Health & Social Care, Palliative Care Passport
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of caring for patients with palliative care needs and/or patients at the end of life
Desirable
- Experience of working within a Hospice or Community environment
Person Specification
Other
Essential
- Good attendance and punctuality record.
- Enthusiastic and motivated.
- Self-awareness and mature outlook.
- Flexible approach to work including flexible availability over 7 days per week .
Desirable
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Empathetic and compassionate nature.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Confidence to care for patients at the end of life.
- Ability to provide emotional and psychological support to patients and families.
Desirable
- Evidence of working with patient assessments and care plans.
- Evidence of having attended workshops/study days relevant to field of practice.
- Desire to increase knowledge and skills within palliative care.
Qualifications
Desirable
- NVQ 2/3 Health & Social Care, Palliative Care Passport
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of caring for patients with palliative care needs and/or patients at the end of life
Desirable
- Experience of working within a Hospice or Community environment
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
