RPS Foundation Pharmacy Framework Mapping Matrix
Throughout the HEKSS Foundation Pharmacist Programme each practitioner should work towards achieving RPS Foundation Pharmacy Framework (FPF) competencies. This
appendix will assist the Foundation Pharmacist and their Educational Supervisor in monitoring and reviewing progress of each FPF competency.
How to use the FPF mapping matrix:
The Foundation Pharmacist gives each piece of portfolio evidence (e.g. mini-CEX, CBD, SIP, Contribution to care entry etc.) a reference code or number.
The Foundation Pharmacist must select which of the FPF competencies & behavioural statements each evidence demonstrates, selecting as many as are appropriate.
In the mapping matrix the foundation pharmacists enters the evidence reference code in column 1 next to each competency/behavioural statement.
By continuing to reference further pieces of evidence this way, both the Foundation Pharmacist and their Educational supervisor should be able to see at a glance
where there is good evidence and where there are gaps to address.
The mapping matrix should be referenced during RITA appraisals, as a guide to see where there is good progression and to help action plan future learning.
In addition to mapping evidence foundation pharmacists and their Educational Supervisors should undertake FPF self-assessment. Information on how to self-assess can be
found on the HEKSS Pharmacy website http://www.ksspharmacy.nhs.uk/
Example
N 1 2 3 4 5
Competence
o Descriptor
1. Patient and Pharmaceutical Care
1.4 Medicine-medicine interactions CTCL Jan 15 CB1 SI1
Medicine-patient interactions MC1 MRCF 1 SI1 CTCL Jan 15
Selection of the medicine
Medicine-disease interactions CBD 1 CTCL Jan 15
Patient Preference MRCF1 CTCL Jan15 SI1
The Foundation Pharmacist can develop a reference code or key that works for them. E.g. MC – MiniCEX, CTCL – Contribution to Care log.
The reference system must be clearly signposted so that is it is clear for Educational Supervisors and portfolio assessors.
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No Competence Descriptor 1 2 3 4 5
1. Patient and Pharmaceutical Care
1.1 Patient consent
Patient Patient assessment
Consultation Consultation or referral
Recording consultations
1.2 Need for the Relevant patient background
medicine Medicine history
1.3 The prescription is clear
Provision of Ensure the prescription is legal
Medicine Ensure the correct medicine is dispensed
Ensure the medicine is dispensed in a timely manner
1.4 Medicine-medicine interactions
Selection of the Medicine-patient interactions
medicine Medicine-disease interactions
Patient Preference
1.5 Ensures appropriate dose for any patient
Medicine Specific
Selection of dosing regimen
Issues
Selection of formulation and concentration
1.6 Public health
Medicines Health needs
Information & Need for information is identified
Patient Education Medicines information
Provides appropriate written and verbal information
1.7 Identifies ways to manage medicines problems
Accurately prioritises identified medicines problems
Monitoring Applies the use of clinical and non-clinical Guidelines
Medicine Therapy Resolution of medicines and pharmaceutical care
problems
Record of contributions
Evaluation of Appropriately assess the impact and outcomes of
1.8
Outcomes therapy
Ensuring patients safety when they are transferred
1.9 Transfer of care
between care providers
Notes:
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No LO Cluster Competence 1 2 3 4 5
2. Professional Practice
2.1 Responsibility for patient care
Maintains confidentiality and information governance
Recognises limitations of self and others
Quality and accuracy of documentation
Professionalism Legislation
Responsibility for own action
Behave in a trustworthy manner that inspires
confidence
Continuing professional development:
2.2 Appropriately prioritises work
Is punctual and organised
Organisation
Appropriately demonstrates initiative
Uses time efficiently
Effective Communicates clearly, precisely and appropriately
2.3 Communication with,
Skills patients, carer, HCP, Mentor / Tutor, others
2.4 Pharmacy team
Team Work Interprofessional team
Organisational team
2.5 Is able to act as a role model
Is able to provide effective feedback
Is able to help others to identify training needs
Education and
Training Is able to provide effective training to health care
professionals
Is able to show links between practice and education
development
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No LO Cluster Competence 1 2 3 4 5
3. Personal Practice
3.1 Gathering Accesses information
Information Up to date information
3.2 Pathophysiology
Pharmacology
Knowledge
Adverse events
Interactions
3.3 Appropriately identifies problems
Synthesises and analyses information
Analysing Logical Approach
Information Displays critical thinking
Appraises options
Decision making
3.4 Provides accurate information
Providing Provides relevant information
Information Provides timely information
Provides information according to patients needs
3.5 Follow up Ensures resolution of problem
3.6 Identifies gaps in the evidence base
Can interpret research protocols
Displays ability to contribute to evidence creation
Research and
Evaluation Actively participates in research and evaluation
processes
Actively supports research and enquiry in the
workplace
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No LO Cluster Competence 1 2 3 4 5
4. Management and Organisation
4.1 Clinical governance issues
Standard Operating Procedures
Clinical Governance
Working environment
Risk management
4.2 Quality of service
Service Provision
Service development
4.3 Organisational structure
Organisations Linked organisations
Pharmaceutical Industry
4.4 Budget Setting & Service reimbursement
Reimbursement Prescribing budgets
4.5 Pharmaceutical
Resolves supply problems promptly
Procurement
Ensures stock is managed
Cost effectiveness
4.6 Performance management
Staff Management Staff development
Employment issues
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