Nursing in Harrogate: Studying, working, and living guide
Find out about nursing in Harrogate - where nurses can find jobs, the hospitals they might work in, colleges & universities to study in, plus living information.
Harrogate is a town in North Yorkshire, England and sits east of the Yorkshire Dales National Park.
Harrogate is known for its famous spa waters.
It hosted the Eurovision Song Contest in 1982.
For Nurses, Harrogate could be the ideal place to live, work and study.
From cost of living and travel through to culture and nightlife, here is an end-to-end guide for Nurses wanting to study or work in Harrogate.
Where do Nurses work in Harrogate?
There are many hospitals in Harrogate which have hundreds of job vacancies for would-be nurses.
Harrogate District Hospital
The Duchy Hospital (private)
Harrogate Community Service Hub
Cygnet Hospital Harrogate (mental health)
There are also many private hospitals and care homes throughout Harrogate, specialising in support for the elderly as well as young adults. They are frequently looking for registered Nurses and carers.
Cygnet Hospital Harrogate - Cygnet
Find nursing jobs in Harrogate at Cygnet Hospital Harrogate, operated by the private healthcare provider, Cygnet. You will find career information about this facility, Plus, if they have live vacancies, you can browse their jobs for nurses in Harrogate.
There are hundreds of vacancies for Nurses across multiple specialisms throughout Harrogate so there is no shortage of work for anyone wishing to relocate here.
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What do nurses get paid in Harrogate?
If you are looking to find out how much a nurse typically gets paid in Harrogate, here's information from the jobs posted to Nurses.co.uk over the last year. We have looked at all the jobs and given the lowest and the highest pay rate for nursing jobs in Harrogate, hourly and per year.
(This is at the point of writing which is, August 2024. We have not specified the setting - care home or hospital or home care. You can view all our jobs in Harrogate for more details and live vacancies.)
Hourly pay rates for Registered Nurse jobs in Harrogate
A Registered Nurse (RGN) job in Harrogate will pay between £19.00 per hour to £24.77 per hour. This range includes Staff Nurse jobs and Charge Nurse jobs.
Yearly salary for Registered Nurse jobs in Harrogate
A Registered Nurse (RGN) job in Harrogate will pay between £32,240 per year to £53,500 per year. This range includes Staff Nurse jobs and Charge Nurse jobs.
Hourly pay rates for Nurse Practitioner jobs in Harrogate
A Nurse Practitioner job in Harrogate will pay between £38.00 per hour to £68.00 per hour.
Yearly salary for Nurse Practitioner jobs in Harrogate
A Nurse Practitioner job in Harrogate will pay between £72,000 per year to £130,560 per year.
Hourly pay rates for Practice Nurse jobs in Harrogate
A Nurse Practitioner job in Harrogate will pay between £28.00 per hour to £47.00 per hour.
Yearly salary for Practice Nurse jobs in Harrogate
A Practice Nurse job in Harrogate will pay between £53,760 per year to £90,240 per year.
Where do aspiring Nurses study in Harrogate?
For anyone wanting to become a Nurse in Harrogate there are a variety of options.
Leeds Beckett University and University of Leeds both offers a range of Nursing courses. These provide future Nurses with the opportunity to develop the skills they need through study and practical placements and experiences. Course start dates in mid-September.
Another option is to make the short journey to Bradford to study at University of Bradford which offers multiple nursing programmes including Adult, Child, and Mental Health Nursing.
Any of these Universities would be a good place for student to study and train to become a nurse.
Find our nursing university guide here.
The average monthly rental cost in Harrogate is £1230 per month.
Where do Nurses live in Harrogate?
Student Nurses and Nurses live all over the Harrogate, but the most popular locations are:
Harrogate Town Centre.
Great for families with excellent shopping facilities, a variety of family styled pubs and restaurants and endless local amenities.
Rossett Green.
A quiet neighbourhood with excellent schools. Perfect for nurses and their families given its closeness to Harrogate District Hospital.
Starbeck.
Popular with professionals and students due to its excellent transport links as well as welcoming local pubs and restaurants and high-quality schools.
Oatlands.
A highly sought after area on the outskirts of Harrogate known for its gardens and historical buildings. It offers good transport links with outstanding schools and ample local amenities.
What are the living costs for Nurses in Harrogate?
Harrogate could be an ideal place for Nurses to relocate to.
Here is a general guide to some of the different costs of living in Harrogate.
The average price for a home in Harrogate is currently £390,900 higher than the national average of £293,000.
The average rental price for a property in Harrogate is £1230 per month. But if you are looking to rent a room in a shared house, the average cost is just under £600.
Council tax costs vary a lot across the city. But most people across Harrogate are in a Band B property or similar, which means paying £1,632 a year. This works out around about £136 per month.
Other bills like shopping and utilities are priced the same as the rest of the UK but eating out and entertainment compare positivity.
Is travel easy in Harrogate?
There are many options when it comes to travelling to and from Harrogate.
Harrogate offers direct train access to multiple locations with London within three hours reach while Manchester can be accessed in under two hours.
Harrogate offers quick motorway access via the A1, A61 and A661 with London three and a half hours by road.
Regular bus services operate to all parts of Harrogate and surrounding areas.
Nearby Leeds Bradford Airport offers flights all over the UK, as well as to Europe and the US.
What to do in Harrogate: walks, culture, nightlife and eating out
There are lots of places to see and explore in Harrogate.
Culture and attractions
Given Harrogate’s famous historical links as a spa town – it was known as the ‘English Spa’ in Georgian times, a visit to a local spa is a must.
One of the most popular is Rudding Park Spa. Considered one of the finest spas in England it encapsulates the heritage of Harrogate and uses natural spring water from its own grounds while also offering an extensive range of treatments and experiences.
A delightful place to visit is RHS Garden Harlow Carr which offers a wide variety of exciting places to explore and incredible views. It offers 58 acres of woodland, gardens, and walking trials to explore at the foot of the Yorkshire Dales.
Check out also the Montpellier Quarter, known as Harrogate’s ‘best kept secret’ and home to fifty independent shops. While you cannot visit the town without indulging in a famous Harrogate tradition by taking cream tea at Bettys Cafe Tea Rooms.
For anyone interested in art, Harrogate has many places to peruse.
Harrogate’s Mercer Art Gallery hosts free exhibitions throughout the year while the Royal Pump Room Museum – where you can visit the strongest sulphur wells in Europe - and Nidderdale Museum, brimming with rich history and vibrant art are other popular local attractions.
Those of a musical persuasion should not miss the magnificent Harrogate Royal Hall – a Grade II Listed performance hall and theatre - while The Blues Bar is considered the area’s best local music venue and hosts comedy and dance events throughout the year.
For sports fans Harrogate Town Football Club play in League Two of English Football and host their home games at The Exercise Stadium.
Nightlife and eating out
Harrogate has many options for nightlife such as bars, clubs, and restaurants. There is something for everyone to experience and enjoy. - no matter what your interests.
Highlights include:
Horto Restaurant. Known for its fine dining and fun social atmosphere and vibe.
Tilly Peppers. Ranked Number one best restaurant in Harrogate on TripAdvisor.
Essenza Bar and Tapas. Popular with locals due to its tasty food and range of cocktails and drink selection.
Vivido Bar and Restaurant, Known for its Italian style food and modern interior and décor.
What are the school options in Harrogate?
There are lots of options when it comes to schooling for your children.
There are 25 primary schools and 5 secondary schools and 9 independent private schools offering a vast range of choice but the school you choose is of course down to personal preference.
Population and demographics in Harrogate
Here are some of the stand-out populations and demographic facts.
Harrogate has a population of 89,060 while Harrogate district is home to 162,700
It is the largest town in North Yorkshire
Its population density is 3,250 per square mile of Harrogate.
Harrogate was considered the happiest place to live in England. (Right Move 2015)
2.7 % of Harrogate's population is unemployed.
In summary: is Harrogate a good place to be a Nurse?
There is something for everyone in Harrogate.
It offers a range of attractions from walks to spending the day with family and friends at local attractions.
There are lots of things to do In Harrogate from lunch at local restaurants to fun days out.
Travel is easy, and there is plenty of work on offer and easy transport links with direct trains to many other towns and cities and excellent motorway links.
Living costs are slightly higher than the national average.
Nurses earn an average of just over £34,000 per a year in Harrogate.
So, your salary as a registered Nurse goes much further.
Here are a couple of examples:
As a newly qualified Nurse on an NHS Band 5 salary, if you rented a house, you would still have more than £1000 left in your pocket each month for everything else. Your disposable income in the Southeast would barely reach half of this figure.
As a Band 6 Nurse, you would easily be able to borrow enough money to buy a joint mortgage for an average-priced flat in Harrogate.
As a nursing student or Nurse in Harrogate you will have an excellent quality of life with lots of things to do.
