The good old appraisal!

Re: The good old appraisal!

PaperTiger — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 20:41:28 GMT

Thanks guys. We now have a full practice meeting scheduled for next month so im sure plenty "established" folk will have plenty to say on practice issues! Feel quite good about 2moros appraisal (provided it goes ahead, have pretty dire ops list to complete first) Anyhoo thanks again for all your input!

Re: The good old appraisal!

Mac Feather — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 20:16:59 GMT

As I recall appraisals should be mainly you doing the talking as it should be about you.

I recall a vet saying 'dont come to me with problems,come to me with solutions'- so it could be a good one for you, you could try offering your solutions to the things that you think could be done better/improve the way you are able to carry out your job. That way you wouldnt or shouldnt be seen as negative but rather that you have thought about things in a positive proactive way.

Re: The good old appraisal!

Stuart Ford-Fennah — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 13:06:02 GMT

I Agree with Nick, your appraisal should be about YOU and about the things you do well and where there is room for improvment, this can also be related to barriers and issues you come across whiel tying to achive these whihc could be the the 'long term' issues in your practice. In my experince most partners/directors know a degree of the problems in and organisation but sometimes discussing why these issues cause problems prevening team memebers i.e. you achiveing goals and completing work tasks

I recently had an appraisal and one of there main critisims was there were certain things not done - i explained this was due to time restrictions and i barly have enough time to do what i did do (evident form my overtime bill) and they have reviewd this, were getting more nurses so i get more itme to achived these tasks - i have very good understanding bosses but this doenst mean your wont do this to a certain degree...

Hope this helps a little

Re: The good old appraisal!

Nick Shackleton — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 22:36:54 GMT

You should highlight areas that you feel you are able to fulfil capable, also areas where you need to improve and ways in which you can improve these, such as thru CPD/extra in house training.

And maybe touch on ways in which you think the service can be improved. althou appraisals are normally personal to the person rather than a general discussion about running the practice.

Re: The good old appraisal!

Phrin Vernon RVN — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 22:29:14 GMT

I would be honest - but then that tends to get me in trouble! lol!

As a newbie, I'd play nice without lying - let the more established staff fight their corner..... and if they don't, keep your head down for a while, until you are established.

You are lucky to get an appraisal - I have had 1 in over 10yrs!