Nicola Matthews
Introduction I work part time in the reception team and as a phlebotomist with a regular blood clinic each week.
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Thank you for your understanding and patience while these improvements are carried out.Introduction I work part time in the reception team and as a phlebotomist with a regular blood clinic each week.
Hi, I’m Laura! I joined The Grove as a Practice Nurse in October 2025 having moved from Southampton and have a keen interest in specialising in women’s health. My role involves HRT, Contraception, Cervical Screening, Childhood Immunisations, Diabetes Management, Travel Advice and Vaccines together with various other nursing skills.
I have joined the team at The Grove in November 2025 and prior to this I was working as a Practice Nurse in County Durham and for Newcastle GP Services. I am looking forward to being back working in Newcastle and look forward to meeting our patients and help them with their healthcare needs. … Continued
Introduction My role involves phlebotomy, long-term condition reviews, ECGs, ambulatory BP monitoring, ear irrigation, vitamin B12 & flu injections, suture/staple removal, and simple wound dressings. I have worked in other GP surgeries in Newcastle and Leeds with experience in Reception, Administration, and as a Healthcare Assistant.
Introduction My main duties are doing phlebotomy (taking blood), electrocardiograms (ECGs) to check a patient’s heart rhythm, health checks . I’ve been working full time at The Grove since March 2023.
Introduction My main duties are doing electrocardiograms (ECGs) to check a patient’s heart rhythm, health checks, phlebotomy (taking blood), and ear irrigation. I’ve been working part-time at The Grove since 2011. Since training as an enrolled Nurse in 1983, I’ve worked in a number of health care settings across Tyneside.