Every patient, including children, has an allocated, named GP who will take responsibility for overseeing the management of your health needs, medicines and who will work with other health and social care providers involved in your care. It is not essential that you always see your named GP – all GP’s at our practice are able to access your health record. If you are not aware of who your named GP is please contact the Practice or enquire next time you visit the Surgery.
Doctors
Dr Irina Butcher (f)
(Partner) Dr Irina Butcher MD MRCGP DFSRH qualified in 1990 in Moscow, Russia and worked as an anaesthetist for 12 years. In 2002 moved to the UK and qualified as a GP, training in Harlow and Bury St Edmunds. Special interests are sexual health and family planning.

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Dr Samuel Bampoh (m)
(Partner) MBChB, DPD. FRCSed, MRCGP, PGCertMedEd, DOccMed Dr S Bampoh's specialist Interests include Dermatology, Cardiology, Teaching and Surgery. Hobbies include listening to Jazz music and following his favourite football team - Arsenal. CQC Registered Manager. 
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Dr Andrew Mollan (m)
(Partner) MB BS, BMedSc, MRCGP. Clinical interests include care of the elderly, ear, nose and throat, and respiratory medicine. With a special interest in medical education for both junior doctors and medical students. Other medical interests include the integration of medical and social care into systems which are both innovative and good for patient care, improve appropriate access, and provide sustainable and holistic General Practice into the future. Outside interests include sailing, horticulture, cooking and supporting the family in their many outside interests.

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Dr Gordon Irvine (m)
(Partner) MBBS (London 2003) MRCGP (2013) Dr Irvine qualified from St. George's Medical School in London in 2003. He has since then spent time studying hospital medicine in Adelaide, Australia before taking on a short term commission as a Medical Officer in the Royal Navy. He completed his General Practice Training in Derby before moving down to East Anglia to be closer to relatives. His interests are in Systems and Technology in medicine, Medical Education and also Sports Injury. Outside of practice he and his wife are keen Triathletes and he is presently training for Ironman UK. They have two young daughters. 
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Dr Lorinda Lainah (f)
MBBS, MRCGP Moved from Malaysia to study medicine and qualified at Bart's and the London University, London in 2013 (MBBS). Dr Lainah qualified as a GP in August 2018, having done 3 years of training in Norwich. Outside of work her hobbies are variable, she always loves the outdoors, gardening during the summer, and she makes sure she heads to the gym at least 3 times a week. 
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Dr Dhulaxshan Uthayaratnam (m)
MB BCh BAO (NUI), MRCGP (2019) Dr. Uthayaratnam qualified in 2013 from RCSI-MUB. He spent 2 years working in Malta before moving to the UK. He completed his General Practice training in Norwich. Outisde of work, he and his wife love to travel, taking any opportunity to explore more of the UK and other countries. 
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Nurse Practitioners
A nurse practitioner (NP) is an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) who has completed advanced coursework and clinical education beyond that required of the generalist registered nurse (RN) role. Nurse practitioners (NPs) manage acute and chronic medical conditions, both physical and mental, through history and physical exam and the ordering of diagnostic tests and medical treatments. NPs are qualified to diagnose medical problems, order treatments, perform advanced procedures, prescribe medications, and make referrals for a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions within their scope of practice. In addition to building upon and expanding their nursing knowledge and skills, the nurse practitioner also learns medicine and uses medical diagnoses and medical treatments in their practice. |
Nurse Emma Scoones (f)
BS(Hons) Nurse Practitioner and Independent Nurse Prescriber Emma qualified as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) in 2014, she has been in general practice since 2015. She specialises in acute medicine with a special interest in Paediatrics and Mental Health.
Emma qualified as a RN from UEA in 2005, she spent five years working in Addenbrookes Hospital in Cambridge where she specialised in Oncology/Haematology. In 2010 Emma transferred to the community administering intravenous therapies and caring for acutely unwell patients in their home helping to prevent hospital admissions. In 2012 whilst training to be a NP, Emma worked as a Ward Sister in a community hospital until she qualified in 2014.
Emma is married to an Anaesthetist and they have a young son and baby daughter together. 
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Nurses
Mrs Sandra Smith (f)
Nurse Manager Sandy Qualified in 1986 after training at Kettering General Hospital in Northamptonshire. Her background is in Cardiology, Surgery, Urology, and Occupational Health nursing. She has worked in both the private and NHS sectors. Sandy joined School Lane Surgery in 2002 predominately overseeing our Cardiac Patients. Sandy was appointed Breckland Alliance Nurse Manager in December 2016 and therefore overseeing the Nursing Teams at School Lane, Grove Lane, Healthy Living Centre and Watton Medical Practice. Prior to her new appointment, she was deputy nurse manager at School Lane Surgery from 2010 until 2013, then took over as Nurse manager from 2013 until December 2016. Hobbies are water colour/acrylic painting and is also Trained as a Clinical Aromatherapist/Massage therapist. Sandy is married with one son. 
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Nurse Jettie Vije (f)
HBO-Verpleegkunde (translates to a English nursing degree) Jettie joined the practice in March 2013. She qualified as a nurse in the Netherlands in 1994 and since than has worked in the Netherlands, Africa ( Angola and Uganda)as an aid worker in emergency situations as well as more long term capacity building projects. Since moving to Norfolk in 2003 she has worked in Acute Stroke Services in both The Norfolk and Norwich university hospital and Addenbrookes. Jettie is our research, travel and hypertension lead.

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Healthcare Assistants
Miss Gemma Rorie (f)
Gemma joined Grove in January 19 as a Care Coordinator. Gemma has an NVQ in Health and Social Care Level 3. She has working in care settings for vulnerable adults on and off for 19 years. Gemma has spent the last 9 years working in a dementia care home. During this time she became a dementia awareness trainer helping colleagues understand the effects of and how to care for those suffering with Dementia. Gemma has 3 daughters and outside of work she enjoys spending her time in her families company. Together they enjoy, nature walks, photography, trips to the seaside, baking amongst other things. 
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Miss Tracey Holt (f)

Tracey joined Grove in January 19 as a Health Care Assistant. Tracey has worked within the healthcare sector for over 6 years. She has completed a access to nursing course and is looking to continue her training for this in the coming year ahead. Tracey's hobbies include: Spending time with friends and family, watching movies and travelling. |
Practice Management
Miss Carly Bassett (f)
Senior Area Practice Manager for Breckland Alliance. |
Mrs Claire Norman (f)
Office Manager |
Administration
We have an administration team that comprises of 1 full-time secretary, 2 scanners, 2 administration clerks, a Compliance Assistant and a Contracts & Clinical Systems Assistant. The scanners' job is to scan all incoming correspondence to the appropriate patient record. |
Reception
As trained personnel, the receptionists should be able to help with most problems and queries which may arise, referring you to a doctor or nurse where appropriate. It can be a difficult job balancing your needs and those of the doctor, but they are there to help. When making an appointment, any additional information you can give helps the receptionist ensure you are seen as soon as appropriate. Guided by the same code of ethics and confidentiality as your doctor or nurse, the information is only used for your benefit. It is always possible to speak to someone in private if the reception desk is crowded. |
Community Midwives
The midwives work as a team called Castle Hill Midwives Practice. These midwives work in the community giving antenatal and postnatal care. They also work in the hospital giving labour care to pregnant women. The antenatal care is provided at the Thetford Healthy Living Centre, Croxton Road, Thetford. Occasionally a student midwife will be working with the midwives and she will participate in the care of the pregnant woman.
Grove Surgery patients who live in Croxton, Wretham, Kilverstone, Barnham and Elveden, can book with the Castlehill Midwives and can be seen for routine antenatal appointments at the healthy Living Centre. Postnatal clinics at Sure Start Centres can be discussed on discharge. if required home visits and postnatal visits can also be carried out in these villages.
You can contact the midwives on their answer-phone (01842) 767619 for non-urgent messages. If urgent ring (01284 713272). |
Community Nurses
A team of Community Nurses are located at the Thetford Healthy Living Centre, Croxton Road, Thetford. The team is able to offer treatment and advice to patients and carers in cancer care, wound care, diabetes, leg ulcers, continence and health promotion and education. For further information telephone (01842) 767637 between 8 am - 4.30 pm, 7 days a week. Messages can be left on their answer phone outside these hours. |
Health Visitors
The Health Visiting Team consists of Health Visitors, Nursery Nurses and a Health Care Support worker. They offer expert advice on a range of issues including minor illnesses and parenting. Through home visiting, regular clinics and various groups, they provide community support to expectant parents and families with children under five or children with special needs. The Health Visitors can be contacted on 01842 855760 Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm via their answer phone and can be found at Surestart, Kingsway, Thetford. Clinical PharmacistMr Tobi Amadasun (m) 
Tobi Is our clinical pharmacist, he works over the breckland alliance. Clinical Pharmacists are highly skilled registered health professionals whose initial training is one year less than their medical colleagues. They are trained to become specialists in medicines and how they work. As part of the General Practice Forward View programme there will be an education and training pathway that clinical pharmacists will follow to support their continual professional development. All pharmacists are registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council which is the regulatory body for pharmacy professionals |