A2.11

Question 1

what is a job description?

Answer 1

all specific responsibilities of a job role.

Question 2

what does a job description include?

Answer 2

• the scope of the role
• the purpose of the role
• responsibilities
• reporting lines
• accountabilities

Question 3

what is a person specification?

Answer 3

a document describing skills, knowledge and qualities needed to perform a particular job.

Question 4

what does a person specification include?

Answer 4

• experience required
• essential and desirable skills
• attributes required
• qualifications required
• mandatory training and continuing professsional development required; reflective practice
• registration retirements