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Dr. Jonathan Purday is a highly experienced and accomplished Consultant in Anaesthesia & Intensive Care with a strong background in medical education and paediatric anaesthesia. He obtained his medical qualification in 1983, and since then, he has been dedicated to providing high-quality care to patients in various healthcare settings.

Dr. Purday has a keen interest in paediatric anaesthesia and has served as a lead paediatric anaesthetist and intensivist in different institutions, including in Canada during his fellowship and consultant years. His expertise in paediatric care extends to his role as a consultant in East Kent since 2015.

In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Purday has made significant contributions to medical education. He was involved in establishing the Peninsula medical school and played a pivotal role in developing clinical skills, humanities, and the final year of the program. He furthered his passion for medical education by completing a diploma in this field.

As a committed professional, Dr. Purday has also been actively engaged in research and has shown particular interest in intensive care and paediatric anaesthesia. He has been an examiner for both the Royal College of Anaesthetists and the Faculty of Intensive Care, contributing to the assessment of medical professionals in his specialty.

Furthermore, Dr. Purday has demonstrated his dedication to improving patient safety and quality improvement through his Fellowship with the Scottish Patient Safety Programme.

Dr. Jonathan Purday's vast experience and contributions to medical education, paediatric anaesthesia, and patient safety make him an esteemed member of the healthcare community, bringing significant value to the East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust.