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Personal Development and Performance Review (PDPR)
What is PDPR and why is it important?
The purpose of your annual PDPR is to review your performance, behaviour and to highlight your achievements. You'll also agree objectives for the coming year.
A PDPR is a meaningful two way conversation about:
- what you have achieved
- what you have found challenging
- your development and career path
How to make your PDPR a success
Personal Development Performance Review Guidance
A video which gives an overview of the new form and how best to use it
Performance management learning resources* have been created to provide an introduction to the performance management journey, how managers can enable better performance and how to hold performance related discussions.
*These resources are only accessible if you are logged in to the NHSBT network (network connection through Citrix/NHSBT Desktop). As a result it may take a moment to load.
PDPR Form
Use the PDPR Form* to capture your discussions, objectives and personal development plan. *To edit this form on a mobile device you will need to save it to OneDrive or Google Drive first.
A Word version of the PDPR Form is also available to download.
Policy and FAQ's
Reporting your PDPR
To report a PDPR has been completed use the PDPR Reporting Tool.
PDPR records will be uploaded into ESR at the end of each month.
It's important to remember you can talk to your manager at any time. You don’t have to wait until your PDPR.
Personal Development Plan (PDP)
This is similar to a PDPR but for new starters. Use it to set their objectives and identify their development needs. It should form the basis of their probation and;
- provide an introduction to our organisational culture, values, and ways of working
- provide an opportunity for new employees to become familiar with how we operate
- provide employees with a clear set of work and behavioural objectives
- clarify the legal requirements and technical knowledge of the role
Managers should start this process during your new starters first week by identifying their training needs documenting this on their PDP form. You will then need to report the PDP within 7 calendar days of their start date, using the PDPR reporting tool. PDPR records will be uploaded into ESR at the end of each month.
On completion of probation, the PDP should be updated, regularly reviewed in one to one discussions and form the basis for the employees first annual PDPR.
For further information read through the Recruitment and Induction policy, PDPR policy and Induction and Probation page.
