Equipment Advisor

Hampshire County Council; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Occupational sick pay

Local Government Pension Scheme

Job summary

Hampshire County Council is seeking an Equipment Advisor to support children with complex health needs by arranging specialist equipment for home, school and community settings. You will work with health and social care professionals to review requests and provide practical guidance on equipment provision.

Training on the ProCloud system will be provided; strong IT, communication and budgeting skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in equipment services not essential; full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Review and screen equipment requests with justification.
• Advise prescribers and healthcare professionals on equipment provision and policies.
• Coordinate equipment orders: check stock, authorise in ProCloud, liaise with technicians.
• Build collaborative relationships with therapists, schools, healthcare professionals and internal teams.
• Maintain records, update spreadsheets, support budget monitoring, identify cost-saving solutions.

Skills

IT literacy

Communication

Attention to detail

Team player

Customer focus

Problem solving

Resilience

Willingness to learn

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

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Job Reference: HCC624803
Salary Range: £28,697 - £31,573 per annum
Work Location: Unit 9 Lister Road Industrial Estate, Sherrington Way, Basingstoke
Hours per week: 37
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 22 September 2026

The Role:

Within the Hampshire Equipment Services Team, we are committed to supporting children with complex health needs to live fulfilling and meaningful lives within their homes, schools, and communities. Join our supportive and dedicated team as an Equipment Advisor, where your work will help ensure, children receive the specialist equipment they need to reach their full potential.

What you’ll do:

• Process equipment requests: Review and screen equipment requests from health and social care professionals, ensuring they are appropriately justified and supported by the required documentation.
• Provide advice and support: Offer guidance to prescribers and healthcare professionals on equipment provision, policies, procedures, and available solutions.
• Coordinate equipment orders:Check stock availability, authorise orders through the ProCloud system, liaise with technicians, and support the efficient provision of equipment.
• Work collaboratively:Build positive working relationships with therapists, specialist teachers, educational settings, healthcare professionals, technicians, and internal colleagues to deliver high-quality services.
• Manage information and budgets:Maintain accurate records, update spreadsheets, support budget monitoring, and help identify cost-effective solutions, including the use of recycled equipment where appropriate.

What we’re looking for:

Experience within equipment services is not essential as full training will be provided, including training on our specialist ProCloud system. What is most important is that you have the right skills, values, and motivation to support professionals delivering services to children and families.

• IT skills: A good understanding of IT systems and experience using Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Communication skills:The ability to communicate clearly and professionally with a wide range of professionals and respond effectively to queries.
• Attention to detail:Confidence in reviewing documentation, maintaining accurate records, and processing requests accurately.
• Team player: Enjoy working collaboratively with colleagues and contributing to a supportive team environment.
• Customer focus:A commitment to delivering a high-quality service while managing expectations and handling sensitive situations professionally.
• Problem-solving skills: The ability to assess requests, identify appropriate solutions, and work through complex situations.
• Resilience and adaptability: Able to work under pressure, manage competing priorities, and respond positively to changing demands.
• Willingness to learn:An interest in developing knowledge of specialist equipment, disabilities, and complex health needs.

Take a look at our Candidate Pack for more information about the Equipment Advisor role, team and our values. The section ‘About you’ explains what specific knowledge, skills and experience we want you to tell us about. Make sure you explain how you meet these requirements and demonstrate our values, in your application.

• Make a Difference: Play a vital role in helping children and young people with complex health needs access the specialist equipment they need to live safely, independently and participate fully in their homes, schools and communities.
• Professional Development: Benefit from comprehensive training, ongoing development opportunities and the chance to build specialist knowledge within a supportive and experienced team.
• Employee Support: Join a friendly, collaborative team that values teamwork, knowledge sharing and supporting one another to deliver the best possible outcomes for children, families and professionals.
• Competitive Benefits Package: Including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Find more informationhere .

Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date.

Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK.

Other roles you may have experience of may include: Equipment Advisor, Community Equipment, Equipment Coordinator, Equipment Services, Medical Equipment, Healthcare Equipment, Customer Service Advisor, Service Coordinator, Stock Control, Inventory Management, Logistics Coordination, Resource Coordinator, Administrative Support, Service Support, Healthcare Administration, Health and Social Care, Occupational Therapy, Assistive Technology, Mobility Equipment, Case Management, Referral Management, Client Services, Patient Services, Office Administration, Scheduling and Coordination.

Values Based Recruitment:

We recruit for attitudes and values in Adults’ Health and Care. We invite you to evidence how you demonstrate our 5 core values in your application. For more information on our values, please refer to the candidate pack.

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.

We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.