Zim-born nurse Lorraine Sunduza appointed East Lon...

Zim-born nurse Lorraine Sunduza appointed East London Foundation Trust CEO

Patricia Mashiri

Zimbabwe-born Lorraine Sunduza has been appointed Interim chief executive for the East London Foundation Trust following the appointment of her predecessor Paul Calaminus to neighbouring North East London NHS Foundation Trust as CEO.

Lorraine who is currently deputy chief executive at ELFT and chief nurse will take up her new role in early September.

A delighted Lorraine said she is proud to have been honoured by ELFT.

“These are exciting times with many opportunities to work with partners including building upon the collaboratives in east London and Bedfordshire and Luton. I look forward to continuing to work with Paul in his new role,” Lorraine said.

Lorraine has more than 20 years’ experience as a registered nurse, having graduated from De Montfort University with a mental health nursing qualification.

She started her career working in adult mental health inpatient services, and joined ELFT in 2002 as a charge nurse in the forensic directorate.

In 2018, Lorraine was substantively appointed as the Trust’s Chief Nurse, and in 2021 became Deputy CEO.

ELFT chair Eileen Taylor said Lorraine represents the values of ELFT.

“I am delighted that Lorraine will be taking up the helm upon Paul starting his new role with NELFT. Lorraine embodies the values of ELFT, and we are committed to continuously improving the quality of life for all we serve under her leadership,” Taylor said.