Here you will find a collection of sample job specifications in a central repository to help you with recruitment and selection activities.
A job specification outlines the essential requirements, duties, responsibilities, skills, and competencies for a specific role. Their purpose is to support the recruitment and selection process for a new or vacant position.
Some sample job descriptions include details on role-specific duties and knowledge. While the information is not exhaustive, you can use what is provided if it is relevant to the role you are recruiting for.
Customise these sample job specifications by following the prompts and guidance in blue font to help in your own recruitment process. This will allow you to tailor the specification to the requirements of the role for which you are recruiting. It also ensures consistency of standard and approach throughout the organisation.
National job specification template
If you are recruiting for a new role, or if the sample job specification you require is not available on this page, use the guidance provided in the National Job Specification Template (docx) to help you develop your own.
Staff are categorised into the following 6 main staff categories:
Note: The repository includes sample job specifications for a large number of roles and grades across the staff categories. These are a resource to assist when creating a job specification and do not include every role or grade across the public health service.
Recruitment quality and standards
Further help, support and resources are available on the recruitment standards webpages or you can email QSA.recruitment@hse.ie.
These pages are intended to help HR, recruiters, and line managers across the HSE in recruiting the best candidates to meet the current and future needs of their services. They provide guidance and advice to help you prepare for and implement your own recruitment processes in a transparent and effective manner, with guidance at every stage.
