Equipment Advisor HCC624803


Company:	Hampshire County Council
Salary:	£28,697 to £31,573 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Basingstoke, RG22 4DQ
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	8 Sept 2026
Closing date:	22 Sept 2026

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Summary

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.

To learn more about this role, please review our Candidate Pack available on our website. Please click on the Apply button for details.

Why Join us?

• 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.

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.

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