Competency based framework (CBF)

From 1^st April, my annual pay progression moves from an automatic progression, to one that will be informed by my competency and facilitated by the Competency Based Framework (CBF). CBF was created with and endorsed by Trade Unions and will allow me to demonstrate my competencies and my work.

The new CBF year commences on the 1 April 2022. CBF is the fair and simple process to support my pay progression so if I am on Probation Service terms and conditions, I will use the CBF to move through the pay points in my pay band. Between April and June, I will need to have my opening conversations with my line manager, to discuss the competence areas and record my competence level on SOP. I can find out my terms and conditions and pay scale point on SOP.

Throughout the year, I can record my competence examples by checking in with my line manager during my existing one-to-one conversations or supervisions.  By the summer I will be able to record them myself in SOP. At the end of the competence year, if my line manager agrees that I have demonstrated my competence, I will progress up my pay scale (unless I am already at the top).

If I feel the outcome is unjust, then I can appeal.

The CBF will be linked to your pay progression after the trial year, from 1 April 2022 if you’re a former NPS staff member, or from 26 June 2022 if you’ve joined from a CRC. The first pay progression decisions linked to the CBF will be made on 1 April 2023 for all staff.

If I did not transition on NPS Terms and Conditions on 26 June, or are due to harmonise to them, then my timelines will be slightly different. I should still engage with the CBF as I will likely need to use the process for my pay progression in future.

My pay progression in April 2022 will be automatic.

Download the CBF Guide and CBF Record on the SCCL MyHub. You will also find guidance videos and more useful documents here too.