Specialist Paediatric Occupational Therapist (Neurodevelopmental Service)

About the role

Sidra Medicine is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist with full certification in Ayres Sensory Integration (ASI) to join its Neurodevelopmental Occupational Therapy service. The role works in a high-fidelity clinical environment aligned with the ASIFM, using state-of-the-art suspended equipment and safety protocols, with an evidence-based, child-led approach. It covers children and young people aged 0-18 with autism, ADHD, anxiety and other CAMHS diagnoses, and involves leading specialist OT clinics and supervising junior therapists.

Key responsibilities

• Lead specialist OT clinics independently and give specialist input in multidisciplinary clinics and services
• Assess and treat children and young people with complex needs, using occupation-based treatment and clinical outcome measures
• Set meaningful goals for independence in daily activities and modify tasks, persons or environments where appropriate
• Supervise and support junior occupational therapists, and mentor and coach staff
• Contribute to pathway development, service improvement and resource planning, and lead performance improvement activities
• Liaise with community OT services, educate patients and families, and act as an advocate
• Maintain accurate documentation, complete supervision agreements and records, and follow safety and infection prevention policies
• Keep up to date with continuing professional development and mandatory life support training

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from a WFOT-accredited programme
• 5+ years of relevant clinical experience, including neurodevelopmental conditions and multidisciplinary assessment and intervention
• Full ASI certification (CLASI CASI, USC/WPS SIPT or equivalent)
• Current registration and licence from country of origin, eligible for licensure with the Qatar Council for Healthcare Practitioners
• Leadership experience in specialist paediatric occupational therapy is essential

Required skills

• Knowledge of occupational therapy principles and practices
• Effective communication and teamwork
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Fluent written and spoken English