Patient Experience
Visitors may be asked to wear a mask while in the hospital.
We thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
St James’s Hospital is committed to providing safe, effective, person-centred healthcare in an environment that is appropriate and secure for patients, staff and site visitors.
We also recognise how important it is for patients to have loved ones visit while they are staying in the hospital.
With this in mind, the hospital has a number of measures in place to ensure that not only visiting is facilitated, but that it is facilitated in a safe way that reduces the spread of infectious diseases.
Booking your visit
The hospital facilitates visiting on and off the ward and visits must be pre-booked in advance using the hospital Visitor Management System (VMS).
Hospital staff are required to inform patients and as appropriate patients’ family / friends who intend to undertake a social visit with an inpatient that they must use the hospital’s VMS booking system to book their intended visiting slot.
You will find more information on how to book using the booking system here: Visitor Self Registration User Guide
You can book your visiting slot here: Visitor Self Registration
Off Ward Visiting
Off ward visiting takes place in the hospital’s concourse. Off ward visiting takes place every weekday evening and every Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday.
Each slot is limited to two visitors and is one hour in duration. Book your slot here: Visitor Self Registration.
Ward Visiting
Ward visiting is for patients who are unable to mobilise to the hospital concourse and is subject to the ward being available to accommodate visiting. Ward visiting takes place Monday-Sunday.
Each slot is limited to two people and is one hour in duration. Book your slot here: Visitor Self Registration.
Monday-Friday: Between 6-7pm and 7.15-8.15pm.
Weekends and bank holidays: Hourly beginning at 10am and finishing at 8.15pm.
Daily: Between 2.30-3.30pm and 7-8pm.
Children under the age of 14 are not permitted to visit, unless permission is given as part of an authorised visit in advance by the nurse manager in charge on the ward. Children must remain under the supervision of the visiting adult at all times.
Ask your family to phone the nurse manager of your ward to speak with them or a doctor on your healthcare team. Please let the ward manager know that it is okay for the doctor or nurse to talk with your family about your care.
Yes, special arrangement for compassionate and or urgent visiting are in place and are facilitated on a case-by-case basis through the nurse manager in charge on the ward.
If the ward you wish to visit is not available via the drop-down menu on the Patient Visiting Management System please contact the ward directly to arrange a visit as restrictions may be in place.
If you are experiencing any issues using the online booking system you can contact a member of the booking team on: 087 147 8846.