Night Sitter End of Life Care

Job summary

We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our Community Nursing Support Service (CNSS) Team in Portsmouth.

The CNSS team is an integral part of the Community Nursing Localities team that provide Nursing care to patients within their place of residence. Working alongside the Out of Hours Community Nursing Team, your role as a Night sitter will be between the hours of 2200 until 0700 and will support patients who are in the last weeks of their life and who wish to die at home or in their place of residence.

The service aims to support vulnerable patients and their families at home throughout the night to ensure continuity of care, aiming to support patients following unexpected events which would otherwise lead to distress for the patient, or possible hospital admission.

You will ideally have experience of working within the Community; experience in End-of-Life Care/Personal Care would be an advantage and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

You will be welcomed into the team and will receive regular Clinical supervision and support.

You must be a car driver with access to a vehicle.

Main duties of the job

Work as part of the Community Nursing team, during the night, caring for patients in the last three months of life who choice is to die in their home or place of residence.

Monitor planned care for patients whose condition is deteriorating, and care needs are increasing at the end of life and providing support and continuity for both patients and family/carers during the night.

• Communicate with a range of people (clients, carers, and voluntary and public sector agencies relevant to patient care).
• Support patients both physically and psychologically.
• Assist patients and their cares with personal care as need arises during the night and implement planned care e.g., medicine prompts, mobility support, emotional and physical support.
• Monitor patient progress using independent judgement to observe progress/deterioration in a patient's condition / situation during the night.
• Carry out safe moving and handling practice, on a daily basis for moderately dependent clients, in the community, in accordance with planned programmes of care and Trust policies.
• Undertake therapeutic handling with clients during personal care, transfer / mobility practice which may involve dealing with continence issues / body fluids.
• Undertake monitoring of diet and fluids during the night shift.
• Liaise with other professionals involved in the patient's care and / or treatment as agreed with registered professional.

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, combining the expertise and services of multiple NHS providers to deliver high-quality healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

With a dedicated workforce exceeding 12,000 staff and a footprint that spans more than 200 sites across Hampshire, we offer an extensive range of services, including mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health care, reaching diverse communities across urban, rural, and coastal areas.

We are committed to delivering care with compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, ensuring that our patients and service users are at the heart of everything we do. By working closely with our partners, we're creating a forward-thinking, inclusive organisation that champions staff development, well-being, and collaboration.

Join us and be part of an organisation dedicated to delivering exceptional healthcare; where your skills and ambitions can make a real difference to the communities we serve, now and in the future.