BSc (Hons) MB BS (London 2005) DRCOG DFSHRM MRCGP. Dr Edwards qualified
from Royal Free and University College London Hospital Medical School and undertook
general practice training in Cambridge.  His main interests are clinical epidemiology
and improving the health of the population through excellent primary care. 
He is an NIHR Doctorate Research Fellow at the University of Cambridge where his
research focuses on the treatment and prevention of strokes.

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.

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.

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.

MA (Cantab ) BSc ( Hons) MB BS (London 1983)DRCOG MRCP FRCGP
Dr Webb qualified from the Royal Free Hospital in London and then worked in
hospital medicine in London and Cambridge before undertaking his GP training
in Cambridge. He has worked as a GP for many years and has a
particular interest in training undergraduate medical students and supporting
the training of junior doctors who wish to be GPs (GP registrars). He helped to
set up the new Graduate Medicine course in Cambridge and was deputy
director of this for several years. He holds an academic post at the University
Of Cambridge School Of Clinical Medicine (leading on staff development)
and is Director of Studies in Clinical Medicine at Wolfson College Cambridge.

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.

MBBS MRCSEd DRCOG MRCGP
Dr Fiona Virgo is our most recent Doctor to join the Practice.  Fiona was a general/breast
surgeon for ten years and her special medical interests are minor operations, minor
injuries and gynaecology.  Fiona volunteers for Suffolk Accident Rescue Service
giving pre hospital immediate care and is also a Racecourse Doctor at
Newmarket Race Course.  When not at work, Fiona is a mummy to her two girls.

BA(Hons) BMBCh (Oxford 2005) MPhil (Cantab) MRCGP (2013)

Dr El Turabi qualified from Oxford University Medical School in 2005 and

completed general practice training in Cambridge alongside a masters degree in primary care research.

His main clinical interests are population health, musculoskeletal medicine, mental health and care of older patients.

He combines his clinical work as a GP with research and is currently completing a PhD in health policy.

Outside of work he is a keen runner and mediocre cook. 

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.

Bsc(hons) Nurse Practiitioner and Independent Prescriber; Dip Asthma Care; Diploma Diabetes Care; RGN (Suffolk 1984)

Carol has worked in General Practice for over 11 years.  As well as being experienced in minor illness and minor injuries she has a special interest in asthma and diabetes.

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.

Linda joined the practice in October 2008. She completed her nurse training at Huddersfield Royal Infirmary in January 1986. Her nursing background is within Accident and Emergency, working for the MoD and as a first aid assessor. She currently splits her time working at Centre Parcs and Grove Surgery.

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. 

Mellissa qualified as a RGN (Adult Nursing) in 2008. She joined the surgery in October 2015 specialising in Wound Care and is currently completing training in Diabetes and Asthma.
Mellissa previously worked at West Suffolk Hospital in the Emergency Surgery department for 10 years and has multiple surgery training and qualifications.

Sophie joined the Practice in July 2014 as a Health Care Assistant and previously worked as a Support Worker for individuals on the Autistic Spectrum. Sophie completed her NVQ Level 3 in Clinical Health Care in October 2015 at Norwich City College. Sophie is trained in Phlebotomy, ECGs, INR & Warfarin monitoring, Blood Pressure Readings and Monitoring, Minor Dressings, Suture Removals, Staple Removals, Urinalysis, Administering Vitamin B12 and Flu Vaccinations. Sophie also carries out our NHS Health Checks and new patient Registration Medicals. As well as the Health Care Assistant role, Sophie also completes Administration duties at the Practice.

Sammantha joined the Surgery in October 2014, having worked at School Lane Surgery and the West Suffolk Hospital.  Sammantha is trained in Phlebotomy for Adults and Children and can carry out Ear Wash Outs, ECG's, Minor Dressings, CVD Health Checks, INR Readings and monitoring, Administering B12 Injections, Flu Vaccinations, Blood Pressure Readings and Suture Removals.

Assisstant Practice Manager

We have an administration team that comprises of 1 full-time secretary, 1 part-time secretary, 2 scanners, 1 administration clerk, a summariser and a full time apprentice. The scanners' job is to scan all incoming correspondence to the appropriate patient record. The summarisers are responsible for maintaining up to date records of patients' medical history.  Our IT team deal with our computer systems, website, social media and our internal information screen.

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).

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.