Tiggwinkles, Bucks' amazing wildlife hospital, is hiring for someone to feed their baby birds and mammals.

It may sound like the best - and possibly the cutest - job you could possibly get, but it is also an extremely important one.

Between April and the end of September - when this role will run - is an "extremely" busy time for the Haddenham wildlife hospital, with hundreds of baby birds and mammals being brought in for care.

The baby bird and mammal feeder will join the team throughout baby season, working hands on with the young animals and even hand rearing the juveniles.

What does the job involve?

  • Regular feeding of birds
  • Feeding and toileting the mammals
  • Keeping animals clean and warm
  • Cleaning and mucking out cages and sweeping
  • Preparing food
  • Handle the animals and birds as necessary, following strict guidelines
  • Liaise with foster carers
  • Carry out health checks on the animals, refer to the vet team where necessary and provide medication
  • Deal with the general public when they visit
  • Collect samples
  • Keep equipment in good working order

Can I apply?

You do not need any previous wildlife experience as training will be provided by the animal hospital. You do have to be over the age of 18, though. The closing date is Sunday, February 21.

What do I need to know?

It is a seasonal fixed-term paid position running from the beginning of April until the end of September.

It is a five day per week role with Tuesday and Thursday off work.

Hours of work will be either 8am to 3pm or 3pm to 10pm.

How do I apply?

Take a look at the job and person specification and the application form at www.sttiggywinkles.org.uk/vacancies/

Send your completed application form to Andrea Small via hannah@tiggywinkles.org or to Hannah Ward, Tiggywinkles, Aston Road, Haddenham, Bucks, HP17 8AF.