He joins Richard Fradgley, Director of Integrated Care who is ELFT's other Deputy Chief Executive, with a special focus on London services.
Edwin is a mental health nurse by background. He has held various nursing and management roles in a range of settings including Forensic Mental Health Services and Adult Mental Health Services. Edwin was the Borough Lead Nurse and Associate Clinical Director for Newham adult mental health services between 2009 and 2015 before taking up the Borough Director position for Tower Hamlets in 2016.
Both Edwin and Richard will deputise for Interim Chief Executive Lorraine Sunduza in a range of situations to represent the Trust and ensure that the Trust is actively connecting and engaging with stakeholders. The Trust Board and the organisation as a whole will benefit from their unique expertise and insights to deliver the Trust's organisational strategy to improve the support and care to those who use our services, and to our staff.
Edwin said, "I am excited at being appointed to the role and I look forward to continue working with colleagues within ELFT and the wider systems, upholding the values that define us and working tirelessly to ensure that we not only meet but exceed the expectations of the communities we serve"