CIMHS Operations Lead: Front-Door to Community Mental Health

East London Nhs Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

East London NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Operational Lead for the Community Integrated Mental Health Service (CIMHS). The role focuses on delivering accessible, high‑quality neighborhood mental health care and coordinating across primary, secondary, social care, and voluntary sectors.

The post emphasises line management, service development, and governance within a multi‑agency environment, with a strong focus on co production and population health.

Qualifications

• Relevant leadership experience in a health or social care setting.
• Experience with workforce planning and service development.
• Registration with the relevant professional body is required/considered essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational leadership to CIMHS and oversee performance, capacity and flow.
• Embed integrated ways of working across organisations and services.
• Lead governance, safety, and risk management within the CIMHS pathway.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Budget management

Partnership working

Communication skills

Education

Social work degree

Professional registration

Masters level training

Tools

Knowledge of MHA

O365

Data analysis

Job description

East London NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Operational Lead for the Community Integrated Mental Health Service (CIMHS). The role focuses on delivering accessible, high‑quality neighborhood mental health care and coordinating across primary, secondary, social care, and voluntary sectors.

The post emphasises line management, service development, and governance within a multi‑agency environment, with a strong focus on co production and population health.