Gemma Jones | Speech & Language Therapist

With over 20 years of experience as a Speech and Language Therapist (SLT), I specialise in Critical Care and serve as an advisor to the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) in this area. I am the SLT Lead for Tracheostomy Services within our Health Board and currently Chair the UK National Specialist Interest Group for SLTs working with patients who have tracheostomies. I have contributed to the development of several national policies and guidelines, including the ICS SLT Pillar, RCSLT Tracheostomy Competencies for SLTs, and the ICS AHP Capability Framework. I am dedicated to raising the profile of SLT as an essential member of the Critical Care multidisciplinary team, both locally and nationally. I am passionate about advocating for truly collaborative, multiprofessional care, believing that through such partnerships, we can address the complex needs of our patients, not only saving lives but ensuring they lead fulfilling lives.