Nursing in Rotherham: studying, working, and living guide
Find out about nursing in Rotherham - where nurses can find jobs, the hospitals they might work in, colleges & universities to study in, plus living information.
Rotherham is a large minster and market town in south Yorkshire, England.
It gained its name from the river Rother, one of the two rivers which flow through the town. Rotherham could be an ideal place for nurses to relocate to for study and work.
From cost of living and travel through to culture and nightlife, here is our complete guide for nurses wanting to study or work in Rotherham.
Where do nurses work in Rotherham?
There are a variety of NHS and private healthcare facilities in Rotherham looking for nurses to employ, from hospitals and GP practices to nursing homes, hospices and clinics.
Rotherham General Hospital
Greenoaks Rotherham Hospital (outpatient)
Kinvara Private Hospital
Woodside NHS Staff Health and wellbeing Hospital (Occupational Health services)
The NHS Trust operating in the town is the Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust.
There are plenty of vacancies for nurses throughout Rotherham for anyone wishing to live and work here.
Where can aspiring nurses study in Rotherham?
Across Rotherham and the surrounding areas, there are top notch educational facilities that aspiring nurses can study at.
Locally, there is University Centre Rotherham, an educational campus in the heart of Rotherham. It offers a range of health and caring professions courses. These courses start in September.
However, would-be nurses should consider applying to the University of Sheffield Hallam or apply for an apprenticeship at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Both can be reached within 20 minutes by train.
The University of Sheffield Hallam is the 14th largest university in the UK with 31,000 students, as well as being a public research university. The uni has two main campus sites both located in Sheffield. The City Campus is in the heart of the city centre, while the Collegiate Campus is about two miles away in Ecclesall Road in south-west Sheffield.
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers a wide range of nursing apprenticeship and training opportunities at the Northern General Hospital, located to the north of Sheffield city centre and around five miles from Rotherham.
There are plenty of options for those looking to gain a nursing degree at a university in Rotherham.
Find our nursing university guide here.
The average monthly rental in Rotherham is around £750 per month which is slightly cheaper than renting in nearby Sheffield.
Where do nurses live in Rotherham?
Nurses live all over Rotherham and surrounding areas, but your chosen location will depend on your individual requirements.
Some of the best places to live in Rotherham are:
Rotherham City Centre
Popular with students due to its excellent central location with plentiful amenities close by, and its closeness to Rotherham University Centre.
Binsworth
Popular village for families due to its good schools and local amenities.
Wentworth Village
A quiet village in Rotherham with local amenities, close to Wentworth Woodhouse.
Sheffield City Centre
20 minutes away and popular for students due to its upbeat social life, as well as its proximity to the University of Sheffield and local hospitals.
What are the living costs for nurses in Rotherham?
Rotherham is an affordable town with a lower cost of living compared to other towns and cities across the region.
Here is a general guide to some of the different costs of living in Rotherham.
The average price for a home in Rotherham currently £174,500 which is markedly below the national average of £293,000 – according to Rightmove.
The average rental price for a property in Rotherham is £750 per month. But if you are looking to rent a room in a shared house, the average cost is just over £500 depending on the area.
Council tax costs vary across the United Kingdom, but in Rotherham many people reside in a Band B property or similar which means paying £1653 a year, which works out to approx. £138 per a month.
Bills like shopping and utilities are priced along the same lines to the rest of the UK.
Places to go in your valuable free time, such as pubs, restaurants and cultural attractions, are less expensive than nearby cities.
Is travel easy in Rotherham?
Travel is simple in Rotherham, whatever your requirements and there are lots of places in the town that are easily accessible by foot or bus.
Rotherham has excellent major road/motorway links and is accessible via the M18 (to the A1) to the east and the M1 to the west. London to Rotherham takes just over three hours by car, whereas Sheffield and Doncaster can be accessed within thirty minutes.
Rotherham is easy to visit by train with excellent services to other major cities and towns across the region such as Sheffield, York, and Doncaster, for onward travel to other destinations further afield. Sheffield and Doncaster are 20 minutes by train from Rotherham. The tram network also provides quick access to/from Sheffield and other regional destinations.
The nearest airports are Leeds Bradford, Humberside, and East Midlands – all located within a one-hour drive from Rotherham. There is also Manchester Airport which, again, is just over one hour by car.
Rotherham is well connected for all your transport no matter where you are located.
What to do in Rotherham: walks, culture, nightlife and eating out?
There are lots of places to visit and experience in Rotherham, from daytime attractions to evening entertainment.
Culture and attractions
Depending on your interests and where you want to spend your free time, Rotherham has an array of places to visit and attractions to enjoy.
One must visit is Clifton Park and Museum Rotherham which is a fantastic attraction for families of all ages. It offers leisurely walks around the park and museum as well as Yorkshire’s largest free play area, a water park, and fairground rides and roller coasters. It is easily accessible via the Clifton Express Land Train.
Just a short drive from Rotherham is Wentworth Woodhouse, a village country house, often considered a hidden gem of Yorkshire’s rich history. It is a treasured staley home and is open to the public to explore the house and its gardens.
Other popular days out include Rotherham Minster, Roche Abbey, and Thrybergh Country Park – all within easy reach.
There are also many art galleries and museums in Rotherham to visit, including Clifton Park Museum, Gallery Town, Market Gallery, and the South Yorkshire Transport Museum.
There is also a good variety of entertainment venues across the town, like the Rotherham Civic Theatre. Fans of live music should head to the Cutlers’ Arm or the Bridge Inn/The Hive, which supports both the local and international music scenes.
Sports fans can indulge in the talents of Rotherham United Football club; they play their EFL Championship matches at the New York stadium.
Nightlife and eating out
Rotherham is known for its restaurants and nights out. Highlights include:
Rancheros Rodizio Bar and Grill - a Brazilian inspired steak house.
The Garrison Wickersley - Winner of the Best Restaurant South Yorkshire at the England’s Business Awards 2022.
Goodfellas Italian Restaurant- offering an authentic Italian experience.
Elliots Rotherham, known as the area’s number one-party venue and open every weekend until 3am.
There is somethig for everyone in this town, whether you're into history, music, sport, or a bit of a foodie!
What are the school options in Rotherham?
There are many schools in Rotherham and surrounding areas for you to send your children to school.
Rotherham has 105 Primary schools, 25 Secondary schools and 1 private independent school.
There are 49 Ofsted Outstanding and Good rated schools in Rotherham and surrounding areas.
Choosing a school for your children to attend is down to personal preference and the best future interests for your children.
Population and demographics in Rotherham
Here are some of the stand-out population and demographic facts in Rotherham.
Rotherham has a population of 267,000.
Rotherham population density is 930 people per square kilometre.
Rotherham is the third largest settlement in South Yorkshire.
There are two Rivers which merge in Rotherham – the River Rother and River Don.
In summary: is Rotherham a good place to be a nurse?
There are many sought after areas to live in Rotherham and surrounding areas; it is a vibrant market town with lots of attractions and amenities close by.
Student Nurses can study at the University Centre Rotherham or the nearby University of Sheffield Hallam.
Travel to and from Rotherham is easy - multiple locations can be reached by foot, as well as by car train and tram.
Living costs are a little cheaper than other major cities and there is lots of work on offer, which you can view on our job board.
The average salary for a nurse in Rotherham is £36,000 per year, so your salary as a Registered Nurse will go much further here. 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 just over £1400 left in your pocket each month for everything else. Your disposable income in the Southeast would barely reach half of this figure, for example.
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 Rotherham. In fact, in many parts your salary would cover the cost of buying a house.
As a nursing student or nurse in Rotherham, you will have an excellent quality of life with lots of things to do.
