From 1 April 2023, colleagues will longer progress automatically through pay steps. This policy had been paused due to the pandemic. 

From then, to progress to the next pay step, colleagues must have met the following standards:

• Had an appraisal within the last 12 months
• Have completed all Essential Safety Training elements 
• Not be part of any formal capability process
• Not have a live disciplinary sanction in place

Colleagues will be notified in advance of the pay step date to ensure there is clarity on the requirements and if there are any gaps that need to be completed. They will be advised of the deadline for completing the outstanding training/appraisal in order to receive their pay step.

Where any outstanding elements are not completed by the agreed deadline and there are no extenuating circumstances, the pay step will be deferred until the outstanding elements are completed.

Information 

Follow this link to the policy: Pay Progression Policy - CHFT Intranet (cht.nhs.uk)

 If you have any concerns, please email ask.hr@cht.nhs.uk and a member of the team will be on hand to support you.