Position Descriptions

A position description is required for every position and should be reviewed when ever a position comes up for re-appointments.

•  If this is a new role then you will need a blank position description template  
• If it is a replacement role then you may be able to get a copy from a previous role in Taleo
  
   Click here for the latest Position Description template

A position description will contain as a minimum

• Position title and identification
• summary statement/purpose of the position
• DHB's Vision and Values
• Place of the position in the service
• Nature and scope of responsibilities
• Working relationships for the position
• Level of problem complexity encountered for position
• Scope and dimension of position 
• Number of positions reporting directly or indirectly to position
  
  

Also included in the Position Description is a Person Specification, which should identify the following:

• Qualifications
• Skills
• Knowledge
• Abilities
• Personal Characteristics
  
  

An accurate and up to date PD will

• Give information required to load the position onto Taleo
• Give information required for advertising;
• Assist in deciding where the role should be advertised;
• Help produce good behaviourally based interview questions that reflect the key responsibilities of the role;
• Help produce questions for reference checking