KSF and PDP's

lisab82 · Jul 27, 2007

ive just been through my appraisal and going through all this stuff took bloody ages, also i would advise to read in detail the ksf as there different levels and i found id be put as one level on some and proved that i was actually working at a higher levels so bare that in mind dont sell yourself short

the personal development plans well i put down i want to do some course but i know i wont get too, we got not money to hire more staff that we so badly need let alone send us on training courses.

UKPedsRN · Jul 27, 2007

Hi Lisa,

Was it easy to understand? Who did your appraisal, how did they support you through the process, and developing your skills and knowledge.

I am doing some research on this topic, and from what I am hearing it is hit and miss between Trusts, and even departments. What are your views.

lisab82 · Jul 27, 2007

i did mine with one of the ward sister and to be fair she was pretty good , i jotted down different points/ evidence to show i was meeting the criteria for each specific element and then we went through it typing it up together, and then found points from this to develop in to my development plan

for example taking charge of ward supervised, doing my mentorship course

but ive heard it is very hit and miss like you say between department and do feel it a bit of waste of time as things you put on your development plan that even thought you want to do them, there no money to help achieve them.

Fonenurse · Jul 30, 2007

I'm a KSF trainer for my Trust. It's a little slow getting started here, but I am finding collecting the evidence to prove my levels ok, and haven't had an appraisal or PDP done yet. I suspect that like most places, there will be limited funding for any development, but at least I get someone to help me with planning my development - my line manager!