Foundation Programme (FP)

Learning Contract

FP pharmacist:Workplace establishment:

This learning contract details the agreement between the FP pharmacist and the Educational Supervisor (ES) / mentor. It should be signed and dated by each party at the start of the FoundationProgramme.

Part One: The Educational Supervisor’s undertaking

I,______(ES’s name) make the following commitments to you, ______(FP pharmacist’s name) for the duration of the FoundationProgramme at this workplace establishment.

I will

  • Oversee training that will enable you to develop all the skills, attitudes and knowledge defined by the FPcompetencies and behavioural statements
  • Provide support so that you can identify your individual learning needs
  • Discuss the quality of evidence you are required to produce to satisfy behavioural statements
  • Provide timely feedback
  • Undertake supervision and/or communications with practice supervisorsso that meaningful appraisals can be conducted
  • Oversee or conduct objective assessments
  • Encourage CPD
  • Support you in choosing a career pathway
  • Make the final decision as to overall competence at completion of the FoundationProgramme
  • Treat you in a manner conducive to your learning. This will include:

- giving you the opportunity to contribute and put forward your views

- being approachable and providing help when asked or referring you to a more appropriate source of help

- agreeing targets with you and adapting plans as required

- encouraging and supporting you as much as is possible within the challenging environment

  • Welcome feedback from you on all aspects of the FoundationProgramme, including performance of other staff and myself
  • Liaise with departmental managers and the local FP Co-ordinator to allow members of the team to devote the required amount of time with you

Signature of ES: ______Date:______

Signature of FP pharmacist: ______Date:______

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Foundation Programme (FP)

Learning Contract

FP pharmacist:Workplace establishment:

This learning contract details the agreement between the FP pharmacist and the Educational Supervisor (ES) / mentor. It should be signed and dated by each party at the start of the Foundation Programme.

Part Two: The FP pharmacist’s undertaking

I,______(FP pharmacist’s name) make the following commitments to you, ______(ES’s name) for the duration of the FoundationProgramme at this workplace establishment.

I will

  • Take responsibility for my own learning and development by:

-familiarising myself with my own learning style

-participating fully in the development of my learning and personal development plans

-being proactive in seeking learning opportunities

-being independent in finding solutions to problems, where possible

- developing a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate achievement of competence

-using the time allocated to me by practice supervisorsto my best advantage

  • Engage in CPD and fulfil the recording requirements of the PSNI
  • Adhere to local workplace policies and regulations
  • Acquaint myself with the competences outlined in the FP portfolio and endeavour to meet the required standards
  • Respect and be prepared to learn from colleagues at all levels
  • Be a reliable and trustworthy member of the pharmacy team
  • Endeavour to meet the requirements of my post as outlined in my job description
  • Receive feedback and use it to help me to develop further
  • Provide honest and constructive feedback about the FoundationProgramme and those running the programme and highlight any problems encountered
  • Be proactive in my career planning
  • Participate in the FPpractice areas to facilitate the FoundationProgramme requirements

Signature of FP pharmacist: ______Date:______

Signature of ES: ______Date:______

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