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Personal Development Reviews (PDRs) for 2023

May 3, 2023

Following feedback from colleagues and leaders, the Trust has reviewed its approach to the Personal Development Review (PDR) Process for 2023, and a refreshed process will be launched in early May.

In response to feedback, the length of the PDR cycle for 2023 will be extended to eight months, commencing in May and finishing at the end of December 2023. This means all PDRs must now be completed by the end of December 2023. This allows more time for departments to spread their PDRs more evenly over the year, which in turn allows for line managers to hold more meaningful, good quality PDR discussions with colleagues.

The PDR form has also been updated and will include:

  • Personalised wellbeing discussion
  • Review of whether work objectives for previous year have been met
  • Discussion on how the individual demonstrates the new Trust values and behaviours in their role.
  • Setting SMART work objectives for the coming year. This will include a pre-set objective (which should be customised to the specific job role) to support the ‘Patients, People and Population’ Trust strategic direction.
  • Career aspirations and personal development plan

Managers should ensure that PDRs are planned in advance and scheduled evenly over the PDR cycle to ensure they are completed on time. Priority should ideally be given to individuals that have not had a PDR in the last 12 months.

Further details, including relevant guidance and the link to the new PDR form, will be available on Connect in early May.