Appraisals: How to prepare and make them work for you
On this page you will find advice and resources to help you make the most out of appraisals. Whether you need help preparing for your appraisal, or need support appraising others - there's something here for everyone!
Make your appraisal meaningful
Appraisals are an opportunity to reflect on your acheivements, identify realistic career and development goals, and agree on how Sussex can support you in your role. Rather than just being tick-box exercise, appraisals provide an opportunity to have a meaningful conversation, to make sure you are motivated and able to perform at your best.
Taking the time to prepare for your appraisal will mean you get a lot more out of the process. Check out our new learning pathway on Linked In Learning which brings together online courses, reflective tools and resources to ensure you get the most out of your appraisal. Visit 'Preparing for your appraisal' and take a look through.
Are you appraising someone?
The role of appraiser requires a range of skills. Even if you have plenty of experience carrying out appraisals, it's worth refreshing your knowledge and skills to ensure you are meeting the requirements of the role.
There are lots of things to consider when appraising someone. One thing to remember is that this is the appraisees moment to reflect on their achievements and articulate their aspirations. Coaching and listening are important skills for every appraiser - but do require practise. This TED talk 'How to tame your inner advice monster', includes tips and advice to remain non-directive.
Appraisal forms and guidance
- Academic staff appraisals
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The deadline for completion of academic appraisals this year is 30 October 2022
- Professional Services staff appraisals
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Please find below links to the new appraisal form and guidance for Professional Services. Appraisals for PS staff should be completed annually, at the latest by the end of September 2022.
To support the appraisal process, there are webinars available to Professional Services staff and managers on LearnUpon. Login to LearnUpon and search in the Catalogue for "appraisal".
Professional Services appraisal form
- BSMS appraisal scheme for clinical academic staff
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Clinical academics where the Honorary Clinical Contract is held with Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals Trust (BHSUT)
Please note
- the appraisal year runs 1 April to 31 March.
- the window for appraisal meetings is 1 May to 31 January
- appraisal training workshops will be held throughout the year.
Contact the Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust, Medical Appraisal and Revalidation team. Email MAAR@bsuh.nhs.uk or 01273 696955 ext.7288 if you have any queries.
Go here to schedule your appraisal.
Clinical academics whose contract is with the Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Email Jenny James, HR Business Partner, for more information jenny.james@sussex.ac.uk.
For clinical academics where the Honorary Clinical Contract is held elsewhere other than with BSUHT
Please use the form and guidance below.- Clinical academic appraisal form (the file must be downloaded and opened from your desktop)
- Clinical academic staff appraisal scheme guidance notes
- Technical staff appraisals
- Research staff appraisals
- ULT Members
If you have questions about any aspect of appraisals, read our staff appraisals FAQs; or speak with your manager.
Appraisal Returns
All Schools and Divisions are required to return their staff appraisal completion data annually to HR. Please ensure that the Appraisal Summary Form is completed and emailed to od@sussex.ac.uk. Heads of School and Divisions will receive email reminders