This is a sample person specification and bears no relation to any job that I know - It is simply to show how to fill in the blanks. The Attributes column denotes headings used in personnel management known as the "Seven Point Plan". When completed properly this can also be used as a checklist for interviewing.

SAMPLE PERSON SPECIFICATION

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Attributes	Essential	Desirable	How Identified
Qualifications	Good all-round education	Relevant qualification in Health, Education, Community work or Social Work	Application Form References
Experience	Minimum of 3 years experience in a dealing with older people Experience of work with users of Health and Social Care Services and/or their carers Experience of community work or in a voluntary organisation, in a paid or unpaid capacity	Worked in an ethnic minority or multicultural project. Experience of developing projects in the community Experience of interagency partnerships involving voluntary and community sector organisations.	Application Form References Interview
Training	Trained in "Train the Trainer" Commitment to continuing Professional Development		Application Form References Interview
Special Knowledge /Skills	Knowledge of health and social care planning structures and the role of the voluntary sector Knowledge of current policies in the NHS and Social Services Good verbal and written Communication skills Computer literate Able to organise meetings and other events	Knowledge of the health needs of black and minority ethnic communities MS Office	Application Form References Interview
Personal Circumstances	Able to work occasional weekends and evenings		Application Form Interview
Physical Requirements	Able to attend meetings in the community Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing		Application Form References Interview
Attitudes and Dispositions	Polite and friendly manner Commitment to anti-discriminatory work practice		Application Form References Interview

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