Pulse survey: The latest results

We have now received the results of the Quarter One Pulse survey. Thank you to the 951 colleagues took the time to feedback on their thoughts and feelings about working at SWB. We would really like to increase this number, so if you have any suggestions on how we could do so, please do e-mail swbh.comms@nhs.net and let us know.

The results show:

• 65 per cent of colleagues are often or always enthusiastic about their job (same as the last survey)

• 54 per cent of colleagues would recommend SWB as a place to receive treatment (same as last survey)

• Unfortunately, only 52 per cent of respondents said they would recommend SWB as a place to work compared to 54 per cent at the last survey

• There is also a slight decrease in motivation, but a bigger increase in the amount of colleagues who feel involved and like they can make a difference in their area of work.

The latest pulse survey results

Acting on your feedback: Changes to PDRs

We are an organisation that values the opinions of colleagues and will always try to act on your feedback. The results of the annual staff survey, which we received in March, unfortunately showed that very few of you found your personal development review (PDR) useful.

A PDR should be the most beneficial conversation that you have with your manager - it should be focussed on you and how you want to progress your career either at SWB or another organisation.

Based on your feedback, we have changed the PDR process and redesigned the form. It now includes:

• A review of the past 12 months (including a wellbeing discussion and review of previous year’s objectives).

• An assessment against the Trust’s values and how the individual demonstrates the values and behaviours in their role

• SMART objectives aligned to our Annual Plan must be set for the coming year

• Discussions must also include career aspirations and a personal development plan

Save the date:

The PDR window has also been extended and will run from May to the end of December 2023. This means all PDRs must now be completed by the end of December 2023. This allows 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.

These changes have been made to make PDRs more meaningful and is another example of changes we have made as a direct result of you completing the staff survey.

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