Unit 61: Appraise staff performance

1. Understand policies, theories and models which underpin appraisal of performance.

• 1.1 Explain policies and agreed ways of working for appraisals in the work setting
• 1.2 Research models of appraisal to explore their applicability in the work setting
• 1.3 Evaluate how appraisals are used to inform: a) Achievement of objectives b) Overall performance c) Future objectives
• 1.4 Explain how appraisals are used to develop practice
• 1.5 Differentiate between appraisals and disciplinary processes
• 1.6 Use research on the theories of power to explore the relationship between appraiser and appraisee

2. Be able to support others to understand the purpose of appraisal.

• 2.1 Support others to develop an understanding of the purpose of appraisals to include: a) mutual responsibilities b) the achievement of objectives c) refection on overall performance d) professional development e) how outcomes of the appraisal will be used f) future objectives

3. Be able to facilitate preparation for appraisals.

• 3.1 Confirm with appraisee the objectives against which performance will be appraise
• 3.2 Identify with the appraisee the actions they need to take to prepare for their appraisal
• 3.3 Evaluate evidence gathered from a range of sources towards achievement of objectives
• 3.4 Prepare paperwork for appraisal in line with work setting requirements

4. Be able to support appraise to participate in appraisal meetings.

• 4.1 Explain how power can be managed within the appraisal process to facilitate the participation of the appraise
• 4.2 Demonstrate how to prepare the environment for the appraisal meeting
• 4.3 Support the appraisee to engage in an evaluation of their performance over the past year to include: • areas of practice which have met or exceeded standards • areas for development
• 4.4 Provide feedback to appraisee on their performance over the past year to include: • areas of practice which have met or exceeded • standards areas for development
• 4.5 identify with appraise work objectives for forthcoming year
• 4.6 Identify with appraisee professional development plan for forthcoming year
• 4.7 Record the appraisal in line with work setting requirements

5. Be able to evaluate own practice during the appraisal process.

• 5.1 Evaluate with appraisee their experience of how the appraisal was conducted
• 5.2 Reflect on own practice in managing the appraisal process