Jumping through hoops, AKA sodding job applications!

So, I was meant to be doing a job application tonight.  However, once I looked at all the documents my motivation completely waned... obviously there's the usual background info, application info, job description and person specification, but this job also has a SIX PAGE matrix thing of attributes, definitions, core behaviours, managerial behaviours and negative behaviours that I am somehow meant to cross reference across to the job I'm applying for.

I'm sure it's meant to be helpful as it gives pointers in terms of what they want me to say I can do, such as "looks at how things can be done rather than why they can't" and "demonstrates consistency between words and actions", however these attributes and principles are general rather than relating specifically to this role, and if I have to write a supporting statement that includes both me evidencing with examples what I do now and how it relates to the job description and how my skills apply to the person specification, AND hit all these other bits and bobs, I'll be submitting a dissertation.

There's 10 'People Principles', 12 'Attributes' and intricate detail on how to display each one, a job description including 'Generic Responsibilites' and 'Specialist Responsibilities' and a person specification which tells me in precise detail how they will test each thing - application form, interview, presentation etc.

Maybe I should just apply in the hope that they've successfully scared everyone else off?  I do understand it (thank the lord for some innate intelligence) but it's a lot to look at and I'm now wishing I hadn't left my application to the last minute...

ARGH!